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Smuggled rare Mexican box turtles intercepted by U.S. officials at the Port of Memphis. USFWS Hatchling turtles are cute, small and inexpensive. Handled improperly, they also can make you sick. Turtles are well-known carriers of salmonella, a common bacterial disease that causes fever, stomach cramps and dehydration and can lead to severe illness, especially in More

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