Quote Originally Posted by Montessa Python View Post
Okay Original Poster here...
I have been emailing Jen on occasion, and it is truly a sad thing that happened to her.

But why should I have to be marked OR stigmatized because I went to her house ONCE.

And a virus does not live on a person for 6 months. I can understand being cautious and paranoid about wanting to protect your investments, pets, and business/babies..
But we live in the age of science, and reason and enlightenment. Lets try to keep the heebie jeebies, "boy" germs, and fake cooties as child hood games.
I could submit cultures from my snakes, the building, and things from my home.
But I shouldn't have to.
Can any one here say they have NEVER been in casual contact with some one who had something bad happen to their collection? IBD, RI, or other even mites..
Just saying I empathise with her, and with the fellow who suddenly said "I can't take that chance."
But I and others should not be stigmatized for something that happened to another person and I was in her home once.

Carol
This is wrong.
Have you heard of HIV?
HIV lies dormant in a human body for at LEAST 6 months. Some people live with HIV their whole lives without having AIDS.
You can not detect HIV after you receive it for approximately 6 months, thus disproving your statement.
A lot of food-borne illnesses also stay dormant for 3-4 months.

I can get backing on this information, so if you want it just let me know. ;]