Quote Originally Posted by Freakie_frog View Post
Totally different types of infections all together..Now I wouldn't let a sick kid play with a snake because of an already stressed immune system they might pick something else up from the animal like Salmonella, but as long as proper hygene is followed before and after handleing it sould be fine..
Thanks, that was exactly what I needed to know! We do wash hands both before and after handling her.


Quote Originally Posted by kitedemon View Post
Zoonosis (transmitting illness between snake and human) with Royal pythons is very limited. I believe the only thing as FF mentioned is salmonella and even that is rare, it comes from snake poop so washing up after cleaning up is important, and don't lick the snake butt.
No butt licking. Check. (Though my son did once say, "I know I shouldn't kiss her, but I still want to.") It's nice to know I can always come to the forums to get solid advice!