Reptile linked salmonellosis

[jham66]

Wash your hands people! Exotic pets a health risk to children, experts warn | Courier Mail

 

[Blackstik]

"The family was advised about the high salmonella carriage in reptiles and the risk to young children . . . and the lizard was euthanased."

So that poor beardy was killed just because it's moron owners didn't think to do the obvious and wash their hands before and after handling?!? That makes me so angry! I feel bad that their kid got sick, but for crying out loud, why did the lizard have to be put down?

 

[Wild~Touch]

Human beings preying on chicken are more likely to be affected>......LOL

 

[jham66]

Yeah, bit of a stupid story.. Fish owners are also at risk of salmonella. I also wonder when they are going to start putting down hospitality workers who infect people with E. coli?

 

[Wild~Touch]

Domestic cats are the worst disease threat.

Totally over attention grabbing media crap to mislead the general public (ho hum) anything to sell their "rag" papers

 

[reptilife]

Where can I get one of them "Exotic" Eastern Bearded Dragons? Sheesh!

 

[Pythoninfinite]

All, or nearly all, reptiles carry Salmonella in their gut. Most adults won't be affected unless they cop a good dose, or it's a strain that's more virulent than usual. Children with less well-developed immune systems are more likely to be affected. But as has been pointed out, basic hygeine protocols will remove the risk. Whoever advised the euthing of the BD should be euthed themselves...

J