2007-06-04 04:07:26 · 14 answers · asked by Froggie 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Yes, you can. You can catch a disease from kissing any animal. Reptiles carry salmonella which is what most people will tell you is the reason you have to be careful and wash well. If you did then you can mouthwash with hydrogen peroxide. Mix it with a little bit of water. (it should say this on the back of the bottle) and swish DONT SWALLOW. if you swallow the peroxide you will get so much sicker then you could from a tortoise. The peroxide should help with any bacteria or anything in your mouth. (Im warning you it tastes horrible) but it works. If you don't then take your chances and brush your teeth and mouth really good and use regular mouthwash I guess. Good Luck!
p.s) rinse your mouth out with water over and over again after peroxide to get it all out.
2007-06-04 04:16:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The most likely possibility is Salmonella (E. coli is very unlikely.) Even Salmonella is unlikely from a tortoise since they do not live in contamination the way turtles can.
Your odds for getting Salmonella this way are about the same as they are for eating cold cooked chicken (chicken salad) or deviled eggs.
Also- Salmonella is basically the same thign as 'the 24 hour flu' or a 'stomach flu'- a short-term of vomiting and diarrhea- uncomfortable, but not especially dangerous unless you dehydrate, are very young, or very old, or immune compromised.
2007-06-07 07:34:04 · answer #2 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I assume this is a pet and that you want to show it your affection and not some weird fantasy.
Yes, E.Coli is something you can get from the tortoise but, you do know that the pet does not respond to kisses like a human. He will be happy to see you by keeping him in a clean home and well feed.
2007-06-04 04:20:04 · answer #3 · answered by Walkerfire 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Common cold, flu and mono all passed on from the infected kisser to the kissee. Herpes also which causes cold sores on the lips or inside the mouth. Hepatitis B and some forms of bacterial meningitis could also be transmitted through kissing alone, but this is much less common than getting a cold or flu from swapping saliva or hand-to-hand contact with an infected person.
2016-05-21 01:08:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually yeah, they tend to harbour Salmonella. Vets tend to use gloves to handle them. Don't kiss them!
Chalice
2007-06-04 04:57:54 · answer #5 · answered by Chalice 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can get E. Coli and salminella! Wow can't believe you kissed a turtle.. GOOD LUCK!!
2007-06-04 04:20:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you have open sores on your lips then you can posibly get an infection other than that unless its sick or not taken care of or fed bad food then I think its just nasty
2007-06-06 21:07:42 · answer #7 · answered by Logan M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
turtles and tortises produce E.coli so kissing them is not a good idea. keep their water clean and moving everyday to aid in prevention.
2007-06-04 04:12:22 · answer #8 · answered by Exotic C 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
It seems that you already have a mental disorder. Careful with the turtles.
2007-06-04 04:10:14 · answer #9 · answered by Donna S 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Yeah, salmonella, but why would you want to know that?!?!
2007-06-06 09:44:48 · answer #10 · answered by goldenpanther3421 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋