hmm I think I may be seen as a little harsh here but I think its extremely irresponsible to allow your kids to kiss your snakes or indeed allow general handling with no washing afterwards.

I do talks at nurseries and schools . scouts etc sometimes around here and I always stress to the kids the importance of adhering to strict codes of clenliness regardless of how clean your snake appears to be.

It is simply not worth the risk imo and I totally agree with the comments regarding the dogs and cats etc, makes me cringe when I see some people bend down and let dogs lick all around their face.

The are simply being dogs and acting like a wild dog would , licking your face hoping for food its not that they genuinely just like you and want to kiss you. Add that to the licking itself everywhere it can reach as well as other dogs butts etc and it makes me boke big time.

Anyway not intending to offend anyone here that does kiss their snake lol that their choice I just dont happen to agree with it for obvious reasons.

I just feel strongly about it when kids are concerned as they rely on us for information and dont comprehend important issues like health all the time.