Pardon the bump, but I was reading up on this and according to WebMD:
"Reptiles, baby chicks and ducklings, and small rodents such as hamsters are particularly likely to carry Salmonella. You should always wash your hands immediately after handling one of these animals, even if the animal is healthy. Adults should also be careful that children wash their hands after handling reptiles, pet turtles, baby chicks or ducklings, or small rodents."
So, presumably, your reptile can easily become exposed to salmonella just from being fed [rodents], regardless of whether it's CB or not.
Also according to WebMD a cough is the first sign of pancreas cancer.
People can lie, stretch the truth, and give misinformation at will on the internet.