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So for anyone that has owned or thinking about owning bearded dragons; during any amount of research, I'm sure we have all came across the word salmonella. It has been well known for years that there is a risk. My issue is that most of the news cycles do not comment on the percentage of the risk nor give any substantial science behind it and are just using this issue to fearmonger people away from owning beardies.
The chances of getting salmonella are extremely low and the "CDC" who has been known to be unreliable about pretty much everything and loves to throw out blanket statements without citing any kind of sources, along with the news channels, are going to show beardies in such a negative light that I'm sure there are going to be new owners and parents who are probably most likely going to now get rid of their childrens beardies due to lack of information and based off of fear driven by all of the news channels. This issue comes up in the news literally every few years and its sad that tens of news studios across the world have all chosen to flood the news cycle with this information all at the same time.
Some of these articles are literally just a paragraph long stating to wash your hands and dont have your beardies near the kitchen. In my experience with my beardies and other pets, its just common sense to keep yourself and their habitat as clean as possible. I just hate the fact that I know there are going to be a lot of beardies in the near future that are going to suffer because of the news and the CDC.
I know plenty of owners and breeders who will literally wash some of the beardies things like clothing and feeding dishes and etc right along with the things that humans use. I am in no way encouraging people to be lackadaisical in cleanliness or sanitation but I'm just reiterating that these cases and past cases are in no way a reason to start treating your beardie different and it doesn't mean you need to get rid of your beardie out of fear.
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The symptoms of Salmonella are upset stomach, diarrhea, fever, and pain and cramping in your belly, blood in stool, etc. It can last anywhere from 4-7 days and the symptoms usually show up 1-3 days after initial infection. Obviously, if you experience any of this or anyone in your household experiences any of these symptoms you should seek professional medical help. https://www.verywellhealth.com/is-salmonella-contagious-5181180.
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The chances of getting salmonella are extremely low and the "CDC" who has been known to be unreliable about pretty much everything and loves to throw out blanket statements without citing any kind of sources, along with the news channels, are going to show beardies in such a negative light that I'm sure there are going to be new owners and parents who are probably most likely going to now get rid of their childrens beardies due to lack of information and based off of fear driven by all of the news channels. This issue comes up in the news literally every few years and its sad that tens of news studios across the world have all chosen to flood the news cycle with this information all at the same time.
Some of these articles are literally just a paragraph long stating to wash your hands and dont have your beardies near the kitchen. In my experience with my beardies and other pets, its just common sense to keep yourself and their habitat as clean as possible. I just hate the fact that I know there are going to be a lot of beardies in the near future that are going to suffer because of the news and the CDC.
I know plenty of owners and breeders who will literally wash some of the beardies things like clothing and feeding dishes and etc right along with the things that humans use. I am in no way encouraging people to be lackadaisical in cleanliness or sanitation but I'm just reiterating that these cases and past cases are in no way a reason to start treating your beardie different and it doesn't mean you need to get rid of your beardie out of fear.
Is Salmonella Contagious?
Salmonella infection is associated with food poisoning, but food isn’t the only way it can spread. Here’s what you need to know.
The symptoms of Salmonella are upset stomach, diarrhea, fever, and pain and cramping in your belly, blood in stool, etc. It can last anywhere from 4-7 days and the symptoms usually show up 1-3 days after initial infection. Obviously, if you experience any of this or anyone in your household experiences any of these symptoms you should seek professional medical help. https://www.verywellhealth.com/is-salmonella-contagious-5181180.
Pet bearded dragons linked to Salmonella cases, including one in CT
The CDC has said that 44 people in 25 states have contracted salmonella from their pet...
Bearded dragons linked to salmonella surge in 25 states: CDC
Contact with bearded dragons has been linked to a recent outbreak of salmonella.
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Bearded dragon lizards are causing a salmonella outbreak in Wisconsin and 24 other states, the CDC says
Of 33 people interviewed, 64% said they owned or touched a bearded dragon lizard or its supplies.
Beware pet bearded dragons and other reptiles who have been linked to Salmonella outbreaks, according to CDC
In 2021, 44 people were reported sick from a bearded dragon, with 15 of those people hospitalized, across 25 states.
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CDC: Salmonella outbreak in 25 states, including Mass., caused by pet bearded dragons - Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News
BOSTON (WHDH) - Pet bearded dragons are to blame for a salmonella outbreak that has sickened dozens of people in 25 states, including Massachusetts, the<a class="excerpt-read-more"...
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