The problem came into play back when the original Ninja

turtle started. Thousands of baby turtles were sold under

4" to children because they were "cute". The problem was that

they were kept in filthy conditions and parents didn't make

sure that children washed their hands after "playing" with

them. Turtles are not meant to be played with! Sad to say

that most of those turtles died. The other problem was that

these kids would actually put the turtles in their mouth because

they were so small. That is why the new law states that turtles

under 4" cannot be sold to the public.



Your kids are completely safe as long as you help them to

keep the turtles clean and make sure they wash their hands

after taking care of them. It sounds like you make great

turtle parents



I have 5 and have never had a problem with any kind of illness

in either myself or them. Here is a pic of my almost 3 lb

turtle. She is 8 years old and I have had her since she was

the size of a quarter.



Hope this helps and enjoy your turtle.

Linda

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