I was reading online and came across a webpage(dont remember link) that said children under 10 have been killed because of the samonella in balls. I have a 1 yr old that is just facisnated with my snake and a new baby on the way. If I just wash my hands before and after handleing the snake I should be ok right? Also is it safe to let my daughter (the 1 yr old) touch the snake if I wash her hands with soap also? If not I will just handle my snake after she goes to bed at night.