2. Does it Smell
• A turtle tank only smells when the cage hasn’t
been cleaned for a long time
3. Do Turtles Carry Disease
• Yes, wild Red Ear Sliders have salmonella but
domestic Red Ear Sliders have a little bit of
salmonella.
• If you wash your hands every time you touch
the turtle you should be OK.
4. Who Will Take Care Of It When We Are
Gone
• We will give it a lot of food in it’s cage when
we are gone.