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Can small tortoise bite. Will be serious issue if it will bite to child 7 years old.
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Tortoise bite is not serious. However it can cause wound infection. 1. Clean the wound with disinfectant solution like savlon/betadine lotion 2. Apply betadine ointment 3. Place a sterile gauze and wrap the wound with bandage 4. Take a shot of injection t. T and a course of antiibiotic after consulting doctor.
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