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In a message dated 3/25/01 8:32:27 PM Eastern Standard Time, irnbru@… writes: << But, if you get an ingrown nail in your finger or thumb, putting your bare hands into an aquarium is not a great thing to do because of the possibility of getting a bacterial infection. I know that there is anti-bacterial soap and I know that there is anti-bacterial gel that can be used afterwards I meant to reply to this in the first e-mail...oops I am a steel worker and get cuts and scapes in my hands on a regular basis. Not to mention scratches from my cats and dogs. It is simple...just wash your hands after handling your turtles or any of their equipment. I use Dial soap and have never had any problem what-so-ever. I honestly beleive that the chance of bacteria isn't quite as high as people say. my opinion only Jimmy