The little glassy-eyed creatures may look cute and harmless, but small turtles can make people very ill. Turtles commonly carry bacteria called ''Salmonella'' on their outer skin and shell surfaces. People can get ''Salmonella'' by coming in contact with turtles or their habitats. | The little glassy-eyed creatures may look cute and harmless, but small turtles can make people very ill. Turtles commonly carry bacteria called ''Salmonella'' on their outer skin and shell surfaces. People can get ''Salmonella'' by coming in contact with turtles or their habitats. |