Exotic Incident #1771
Incident Date:
07/02/2012
Location:
Las Vegas, NV - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Animal health issue (RX)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Aquatic Turtles
Animal disposition:
Summary:
At least six cases of salmonella in Clark County were linked to contact with reptiles kept as pets. According to SNHD (Southern Nevada Health District), all of the patients had contact with aquatic turtles that were kept as pets.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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