HUMAN health concerns with BD's...

[grannygerber]

I was told I have to be way more careful for my health and that of my family in regard to my BD's.
I was told if I am letting him use our bath-tub for his soakings( which I wipe down before he gets in)I need to 'bleach the living s**t out of it' before we use it. Even if we don't take baths but only showers soa re not sitting in the bottom of the tub.
This was told to me by a reputable vet tech and herp expert.
Also I have a few weird sores on my hands, which I've never had before, I'm sure it's coincidence but by not washing my hands properly( I generally do but sometimes forget if my hands visit to the habitats are brief)is it possible I am getting something from my dragon?
He IS new to me, and he HAS been dealing with diarrhea issues the first week, better now that he is settled in. What are the actual dangers of owning a dragon for the dragon keeper?

 

[Drache613]

Moved by Moderator from General to Health

 

[Claudiusx]

The dangers to the human are very minimal.

Obviously you don't really want to be handling any of the dragons feces with your bare hands if you have any open sores on them. Thats just common sense for anything, not just dragons.
You can't really get salmonella from them unless you try.
You don't need to bleach the snot out of your shower after each bath your dragon has. Your skin is very good at protecting your body from any germs and outside foreign nasties, Unless you have broken skin.

Even if you were concerned about it, get a steamer. Steam your shower for a quick few seconds after each bath and boom, everything is killed in no time flat and you don't need to worry about harsh chemicals.

-Brandon

 

[grannygerber]

thanks Brandon,
I like your more rational voice of reason than what my vet tech friend told me.