Can beardies get an illness from humans?????

[AMHaak]

I bet this is the dumbest question anyone has heard. Anyways, Can beardies get an illness from you? For example if you have a cold can your beardie get it? Thanks for answering my dumb question.

 

[smurfthebeardie]

I haven't heard of any cases. This is a question for a vet.
You can get salmonella poisoning from your BD if you don't wash your hands after handling it, then eating.

 

[Poisoned1]

I haven't heard of any cases. This is a question for a vet.
You can get salmonella poisoning from your BD if you don't wash your hands after handling it, then eating.

I just want to make sure you don't get scared, but you have a higher chance of getting salmonella from a chicken salad.
I have handled my beardie multiple times and then eaten and not get anyhting at all.
The only problem is if you are licking your dragon's butt then you might have a problem

 

[smurfthebeardie]

Yeah I know. Great way to put it. :lol:
It is still possible though.

 

[Angiecountrygirl]

Ok... Well, I know I'm not worried - I won't bwe licking Falkor's butt, lol!

 

[AMHaak]

Thanks for the help. I was just wondering because I have a cold. I wash my hands before and after I play/feed Harley, but I was worried that he could get a little cold from me.