A wild turtle bit my 10 year old son. Do I need to contact a doctor?

Question

A wild turtle bit my 10 year old son. Do I need to contact a doctor?

Answer 1

Only if it broke the skin.

- if it did-

Call a doctor and they'll give him a ANTI-SALMONELLA shot.

-if it didn't-

clense the area and tell him not to mess with turtles. Most (if not all) turtles don't bite unless you are prevoking it. Unless it's a aligator snapping turtle, in which you son woulldn't have a hand.

Answer 2

clean the wound and leave it uncovered if you cover it any bacteria in the wound will cause an infection, if the wound gets infected go see your doctor but if you keep it clean and dry your son should be ok, the doctor can't do much for it unless it gets infected. basic wound first aid will be enough, best of luck hope your son is ok

Answer 3

Not unless it shows signs of infection.

Answer 4

you should to mack sure is not infected