Up to 90% of pet reptiles in the United States are infected with Salmonella. Salmonella infections are a significant public health problem in the United States.

If 90% of pet reptiles have Salmonella, then wouldn't we be hearing about a lot people being infected with it? I know lots of people with reptiles and have never heard of them being infected with it.
I kiss my snakes all the time and have never been sick afterwards, I sometimes don't even wash my hands after oh my gawd I'm going to get sick