shOULD I WORRY ABOUT THE REPTILE DESIESE

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Originally Posted by Blink

You never said anything but my reptile licking me! :)

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Its not the licking that you need to worry about ... its the kissing afterwords ;)

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Originally Posted by led4urhead

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Originally Posted by Blink

You never said anything but my reptile licking me! :)

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Its not the licking that you need to worry about ... its the kissing afterwords ;)

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Aw, but I can't resist a good french kiss, even if its from a reptile =/

LMFAO :lol: :D :lol:

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Originally Posted by Marla

Cody, actually, all reptiles are potential carriers of salmonella, which can be fatal. That's why you should always use an anti-bacterial soap to wash up after handling them or cleaning cages, etc.

Chica, I've asked you before not to shout. It's very rude.

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Yeah I know. I was just talking about other diseases like ones from africa or something. The way I read Chica's post sounded like the mom was worried about diseases. Not just salmonella. I was gonna edit my post after I posted it and add in a thing about general hygiene too(wash your hands before and after handling..stuff like that). Sorry. :D

Can I have salmonella in my poo? Lol!! Just wanted to know. :lol:

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Originally Posted by Reptidude

Can I have salmonella in my poo? Lol!! Just wanted to know. :lol:

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If you have it in your feces, that means you're sick with Salmonella, which usually ends up with you having diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps 12 to 72 hours after infection.

It's okay, Cody, just something we ought to inform newer or less informed keepers about. :)

Hey Reptidude and Blink... Everyone has a healthy amount of bacteria in their feces, including salmonella. It's only when the bacteria get to high levels that you show outward signs (ie:getting sick). Basic personal hygeine is all is needed.

Well, if I have salmonella in my poo then that means I have it. So if theres salmonella in my snakes poo, that meens that he has it?

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Originally Posted by Reptidude

Well, if I have salmonella in my poo then that means I have it. So if theres salmonella in my snakes poo, that meens that he has it?

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Read -

http://www.icomm.ca/~dragon/salmonella.htm#treated