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There are no known venomous turtles. There have been reported cases of mortality from consumption of hawksbill turtle meat. This happened in the South Pacific Island of Tonga where 18 people became sick from eating hawksbill meat. Two of them subsequently died.
- What is the deadliest turtle?
- What is the most deadly reptile?
- Are big turtles dangerous?
- Are trionyx dangerous?
What is the deadliest turtle?
| Alligator snapping turtle | |
|---|---|
| Family: | Chelydridae |
| Genus: | Macrochelys |
| Species: | M. temminckii |
| Binomial name | |
What is the most deadly reptile?
The 8 Most Dangerous Reptiles in the World
- King cobra (Ophiophagus hannah)
- Taipan snakes.
- Russell's viper (Daboia russelii)
- Black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis)
- Saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus)
- Black caiman (Melanosuchus niger)
- Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis)
- Alligator snapping turtle (Macrochelys temminckii)
Are big turtles dangerous?
Reptiles, including turtles, annually transmit an estimated 74,000 cases of salmonellosis to people in the United States, says the CDC. ... Turtles have strong jaws and can bite with some power. They also have sharp claws designed for digging through dirt and other terrain. Many of these factors make them risky as pets.
Are trionyx dangerous?
Soft shells have long, highly mobile and flexible necks; they have an aggressive disposition: Holding and restraining a soft shell is somewhat dangerous as they can reach amazingly far back alongside the carapace to bite the hand that holds them.
