i don't know about snakes, but i don know that small rodents (mice, rats, squirrels, rabits,) and birds harbor Toxoplasma Ghandi which causes toxoplasmosis (very bad for pregnant women) which is why they tell pregnant women not to come in contact with cat litter because cats get toxoplasmosis from eating birds and rodents and it is passed into their feces. Although if you have an indoor cat ONLY and you have them checked for toxoplasmosis, you don't have to worry about it (all my cats are indoor only and have been tested negative)
Anyway, i think there would be a similar risk of toxoplasmosis with snakes because they do eat rodents. However most rodents you buy are captive bread for ages so they SHOULD be parasite free right??? Still always a risk so a good rule of thumb is to wash your hands before and after handling
Of course, im a Nurse so i am a hypochondriac and im Obsessive compulsive about washing my hands.. LOL. So take my advice with a grain of salt, but i always wash my hands after handling.
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