Reptiles can carry salmonella, not good for you, that is why they say not to do those things.. which uh, I don't believe you have a risk of getting from a cat or dog.
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Actually you have more of a risk of salmonella (and various other nasties ) from a mammal bite compared to a reptile.
Derek
7 adult Royals (2.5), 1.0 COS Pastel, 1.0 Enchi, 1.1 Lesser platty Royal python, 1.1 Black pastel Royal python, 0.1 Blue eyed leucistic ( Super lesser), 0.1 Piebald Royal python, 1.0 Sinaloan milk snake 1.0 crested gecko and 1 bad case of ETS. no wife, no surprise.