The risk of contracting salmonella is far higher, in fact many MANY times higher from the kitchen. Depending on what reference you read, some will estimate 2-5% of the salmonella cases within the USA are from handling reptiles. The majority of salmonella infections are due to contaminated beef, poultry or egg products! It's important to know the facts and statistics which will help educate others. This can help stimulate thoughts: Why don't families get rid of their dog or cat? Since the dog regularly goes outside, walks around barefoot in grass/cement tracking bacteria back into the house, licks their own behind, licks other dog's behinds, may eat weird things including feces of wildlife, then kisses or licks the baby...
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