Why do my hands feel itchy after holding my Hermanns Tortoise?

I've noticed that while I hold my Hermann's tortoise in my hands start to feel slightly itchy, Why is this?

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Dec 01, 2010
 itchy fingers
by: Anonymous

Is the tank really clean?

Maybe you are allergic to something related to the animal.

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