Turtle snap bite

I have two turtles at home for last 2 years. one of them bit me for 1 second and blood started oozing out. do I have get anti-rabies or tetanus injection

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Answer #1

Not if they are healthy,

Answer #2

Becareful. Turtles can carry salmonella. I would clean the wound with soap and water, then rubbing alcohol/ iodine…

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