HEY MY FRIEND WANTS TO GET A BP AND HIS MOM THINK'S THAT HE WILL GET THE DESISES ANY HELP? :oops:
07-28-2004, 05:07 PM
First_time_herp
shOULD I WORRY ABOUT THE REPTILE DESIESE
Well first off, please stop with the caps. And just teach his mom a bit about bps. Tell her that as long as you wash you hands after handling and clean up after the animal (picking up poop and urine) he won't get sick. And make sure he knows what hes doing.
07-28-2004, 05:12 PM
gozetec02
infectedgecko
Snakes don't carry diseases at all. They might carry the salmonella bacteria. Always wash your hands before and after you handle your snake and don't just rinse with water use antibacterial soap. This protects your snake and protects you.
07-28-2004, 05:55 PM
SatanicIntention
Yep...No licking the snake... :) BUt just like Damien said, they can carry salmonella in their poo, so after cleaning or handling just wash your hands, or keep a bottle of Purel around. Easy as that :)
07-28-2004, 07:13 PM
Anonymous
Aw, no licking? :(
Always wash your hands before and after handling.
07-28-2004, 07:16 PM
SatanicIntention
I know Blink, I'm disappointed too ;)
07-28-2004, 07:17 PM
Anonymous
You never said anything but my reptile licking me! :)
07-28-2004, 08:29 PM
Cody
Yeah, bp's shouldn't carry any disease harmful to humans. Unless it's a wild caught snake and has some nasty african diseases or something. :shock: But that's easily solved by making sure you get a captive bred snake. Tell your friend to tell his mom that aslong as you get a captive bred snake, you'll be fine. :)
07-28-2004, 08:37 PM
kontron
tell her to watch Outbreak. monkies are the ones you cant trust!
07-28-2004, 09:50 PM
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.
07-28-2004, 10:43 PM
led4urhead
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Originally Posted by Blink
You never said anything but my reptile licking me! :)
Its not the licking that you need to worry about ... its the kissing afterwords ;)
07-28-2004, 11:55 PM
Anonymous
Quote:
Originally Posted by led4urhead
Quote:
Originally Posted by Blink
You never said anything but my reptile licking me! :)
Its not the licking that you need to worry about ... its the kissing afterwords ;)
Aw, but I can't resist a good french kiss, even if its from a reptile =/
07-29-2004, 12:00 AM
matt00317
LMFAO :lol: :D :lol:
07-29-2004, 12:42 AM
Cody
Quote:
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.
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
07-29-2004, 03:13 AM
Reptidude
Can I have salmonella in my poo? Lol!! Just wanted to know. :lol:
07-29-2004, 03:25 AM
Anonymous
Quote:
Originally Posted by Reptidude
Can I have salmonella in my poo? Lol!! Just wanted to know. :lol:
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.
07-29-2004, 07:16 AM
Marla
It's okay, Cody, just something we ought to inform newer or less informed keepers about. :)
07-29-2004, 02:23 PM
SatanicIntention
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.
07-29-2004, 03:11 PM
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?
07-29-2004, 03:16 PM
Anonymous
Quote:
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?