Investigators trying to figure out why dozens of people across 13 states have been stricken with salmonella poisoning have stumbled on the reason behind the outbreak: Adorable tiny pet turtles.
State to look at rules for killing turtles, Environment
Turtles kept in many schools and homes again tied to Salmonella
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Small Turtles
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SC's booming black market for deadly snakes and exotic turtles puts animals in peril
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Red-eared slider turtle - Invasive Species Council of British Columbia