Russian tortoise

Posted by Diane on August 11, 2000 at 15:32:09:

Hello out there. I recently bought a russian tortoise. We've had her for about a month and she seems to be doing well. My concern is that I've heard a rumor that some tortoise diseases may be contagious to humans. I have a hard time beleiving this, but since I have 3 children - ages 6,3, and 2 - I want to be absolutley sure.
Can anyone tell me whether this is true or false, or maybe let me know where I can find out? I just want to make ABSOLUTLEY sure that my babies can't get sick from our tortoise. Help!!

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: Hello out there. I recently bought a russian tortoise. We've had her for about a month and she seems to be doing well. My concern is that I've heard a rumor that some tortoise diseases may be contagious to humans. I have a hard time beleiving this, but since I have 3 children - ages 6,3, and 2 - I want to be absolutley sure. : Can anyone tell me whether this is true or false, or maybe let me know where I can find out? I just want to make ABSOLUTLEY sure that my babies can't get sick from our tortoise. Help!!

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