Can you handle a turtle?

i thought you wern't supposed to handle turtles but i don't know
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I have 4 aquatic turtles and had 2 tortises at one time. Even though all turtles have a tendency to snap and bite (some more then others) they will release. There is no need to worry, you can definatly hold them, wether they like being held is totally up to the turtle lol! They may be shy but will eventually come out of their shell and wait on their food most everyday. Enjoy your turtles, but please for my sake remember how much care they need. You may think it is easy now (like I did) but I have spent over $1000 on just one turtle alone! Thank You!

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aquatic turtles sometimes bite. tortoises though, you can hold alot. but, i think you can hold it!

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yes. i have 2 of my own. you can take them out and hold them but you should allways was your hads befor and after

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You can handle any turtle, even those massive alligator turtles, just be careful with it and sometimes they will attempt to bite you. They became more tame with more handling, just dont OVERhandle it.

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Yes, and as mentioned it best to wash your hands after.

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yes you can handle turtles, some are quite friendly and fun to play with

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many water turtles (and other reptiles) carry Sal Monella (probably not the correct spelling), tortoises are safer but its still possible for them to be carriers.

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Yes. I found 2 turtles before and took care of them but this girl has my turtle becuase somehow the turtle got out of my yard. But anyways it lived fine off of lettuce and my really really big backyard for it to walk around

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yes you can but only when necessary. They don't really like to be handled they'll sometimes bite.

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Ive had three turtles for over five years. A musk, red-eared slider and a malayan leaf. I pick them up occasionally(as in once every few months) to do a health check. Sometimes I put them in a tub outside so they can get some sunlight. Occasionally take them out when doing a complete water change/tank cleaning. Other than that I just leave them alone. They seem healthy and happy.
If you want an animal thats going to "enjoy:" being petted/handled get a rat/bird/cat/hamster. Reptiles just don't fit the bill. Any reptile owner who is IGNORANT enough to think that "their pet likes being held" is only considering the situation from their own selfish point of view and not that of their reptile.