Re: Trip to Vet's today...also general question on strangers...

Posted by Heather on May 25, 2000 at 00:08:35:

In Reply to: Trip to Vet's today...also general question on strangers... posted by Niki on May 24, 2000 at 16:06:08:

Niki,
I usually tell people that they are not really "holding pets" and it not healthy for a lot of people to pet them.
Occasionally, I will hold the tortoise up so the person can see it, and I allow them to touch the shell or feet - but only after I tell them they must wash their hands immediately afterwards.
Usually, after I remind them of hand washing, most people don't want to touch it anymore since they are outside and out of range of soap and water.
I put an old towel inside my carrier with my torts. Seems to give a little more traction and a little covering if they want it.
Heather

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: Niki, : I usually tell people that they are not really "holding pets" and it not healthy for a lot of people to pet them. : Occasionally, I will hold the tortoise up so the person can see it, and I allow them to touch the shell or feet - but only after I tell them they must wash their hands immediately afterwards. : Usually, after I remind them of hand washing, most people don't want to touch it anymore since they are outside and out of range of soap and water. : I put an old towel inside my carrier with my torts. Seems to give a little more traction and a little covering if they want it. : Heather

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