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Diseases
- Thread starter Jla293
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CAV
Dazed and Cornfused
It is possible to transmit micro-ickies to a human (and vice-versa) or even other animals. Reptile hobbyist should make a habit of washing their hands immediately after handling their collection. Waterless hand sanitizers are great to have around when you are handling your animals.
:-offtopic Did you every get your snake sexed?
:-offtopic Did you every get your snake sexed?
CAV
Dazed and Cornfused
Jla293 said:
From the Center for Disease Control
What is salmonellosis?
Salmonellosis is an infection with a bacteria called Salmonella. Most persons infected with Salmonella develop diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps 12 to 72 hours after infection. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days, and most persons recover without treatment. However, in some persons the diarrhea may be so severe that the patient needs to be hospitalized. In these patients, the Salmonella infection may spread from the intestines to the blood stream, and then to other body sites and can cause death unless the person is treated promptly with antibiotics. The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness.
What sort of germ is Salmonella?
The Salmonella germ is actually a group of bacteria that can cause diarrheal illness in humans. They are microscopic living creatures that pass from the feces of people or animals, to other people or other animals. There are many different kinds of Salmonella bacteria. Salmonella serotype Typhimurium and Salmonella serotype Enteritidis are the most common in the United States. Salmonella has been known to cause illness for over 100 years. They were discovered by a American scientist named Salmon, for whom they are named.
moreptiles
New member
I get the question about salmonellosis all of the time, and I was curious as to how many cases of salmonellosis have others on this forum had over the years from handling captive bred corns?
My experience --- None.
Do we know that this is really a common thing or is it just hearsay?
Mark
My experience --- None.
Do we know that this is really a common thing or is it just hearsay?
Mark
MegF.
That's for sale???
I have read many a source that say that reptiles can carry salmonella. I certainly would not want to risk it. Besides, you should wash your hands after handling them just to avoid spreading disease to the rest of your collection. I also wash after playing with my dogs, my horses, and anywhere else that might load a bunch of disease causing germs. It's just good practice.