Salmonella and children under 5

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If you're a responsible parent and keep up on taking care of the snakes and being sure the child can't get a hold of them without you watching, and making sure your kids wash their hands if they do handle them, I think it's ridiculous to sell your snakes due to a new baby. My son is now 5 years old, and he always washes his hands when he handles the snakes (with my supervision). Honestly, the risk is only there if you allow it to be.

Keeping your snakes when your having a baby does not make you a bad parent either, don't let anyone make you think that. People are going to have their opinions, but as long as you are in control of the situation at home then they can shove it

I agree I have kids and reptiles, never had an issue. My son handles them but always washes his hands after, same with me. My daughter is 2 1/2 now she's allowed to look supervised but no touch. Honestly I'm convinced the kids are much more dirty than my snakes lol