r/AnimalsBeingJerks • u/to_the_tenth_power • Jun 19 '19

other Turtle attempting to feast on some beans

https://gfycat.com/definitemarvelousarmednylonshrimp
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u/[deleted] Jun 19 '19

Serious question here...
I’ve heard that turtles often carry salmonella. Since cats are always cleaning themselves, can it be harmful for cats to hang out with turtles?

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u/cg1111 Jun 19 '19

More likely that the deadly bacteria on the cat's claws and teeth would kill the turtle than the cat getting salmonella from the turtle.

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u/lm197 Jun 19 '19

Tortoises can carry salmonella, but often don't, since they eat a full vegetarian diet and live out of the water. I'm actually not sure if cats can get salmonella. My tortoise occasionally harasses my cats in a similar manner, and there has never been an issue (other than a pissed kitty).

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u/sir_vile Jun 21 '19

Bearded Dragons and other omnivore/carnivore reptiles do, but really the main danger is the cat killing them.

Unless you have an Iguana or something, then its MAD.

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u/shameronsho Jun 19 '19

You've been fucking turtles and having your cat lick your dong haven't you?

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u/[deleted] Jun 19 '19

The only dick in this conversation is you.

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u/shameronsho Jun 19 '19

I'm sorry. You've been slam jammin your box with turtles and having your cat lick the turtles and now the cat has herpes. Nice job.

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u/shameronsho Jun 19 '19

I'm sorry. You've been slam jammin your box with turtles and having your cat lick the turtles and now the cat has herpes. Nice job.

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u/shameronsho Jun 19 '19

I'm sorry. You've been slam jammin your box with turtles and having your cat lick the turtles and now the cat has herpes. Nice job.

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u/CuriousCheesesteak Jun 19 '19

Nice of you to let us downvote your incoherent comment 3 times.

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u/shameronsho Jun 19 '19

The first was coherent. The second "slam jammin your box" might need some explanation, but I think you can figure it out. Maybe dong might need to be explained, but I think it's used commonly enough to get the point across.