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  • 01-26-2008, 07:22 PM
    zac1184
    Can Ball Pythons Catch Colds/Flu From Humans?
    Hi all,

    I am new to this forum and and I was just wondering if its possible for snakes - ball pythons in particular - to catch cold/flu or other respiratory problems from humans?
  • 01-26-2008, 09:28 PM
    Adam_Wysocki
    Re: Can Ball Pythons Catch Colds/Flu From Humans?
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by zac1184 View Post
    Hi all,

    I am new to this forum and and I was just wondering if its possible for snakes - ball pythons in particular - to catch cold/flu or other respiratory problems from humans?
    No.

    -adam
  • 01-26-2008, 09:30 PM
    AndrewGeibel
    Re: Can Ball Pythons Catch Colds/Flu From Humans?
    Well ... That solves that then doesn't it. Lol.
  • 01-26-2008, 10:21 PM
    littleindiangirl
    Re: Can Ball Pythons Catch Colds/Flu From Humans?
    I think it may take a little bit broader explanation. If you mean that an ailment that is bothering you will be transferred to your snake? NO. If you've recently handled some other reptile and didnt wash your hands before handling your snake, yes it is very likely.

    Look up the word Zoonoses.
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