Risk of Salmonella?????

[DragonWayOutWest]

So how high *really* is the risk of getting salmonella from your beardie? I'm either going to freak out even more or realize that I'm worrying way too much.

 

[BlueDragon09]

Hey,

I had dragons for 10 years and never once got salmonella from them. You have more chance from food like an egg or something. You can just wash your hands after handling your beardie well you should anyway LOL good hygiene will keep you healthy. You'll be fine enjoy your friend!

 

[DragonWayOutWest]

THANK YOU for your reply!!! I'm a bit of a germaphobe so I know we are uber careful anyway....but this is a definite worry of mine!

 

[Vodevil]

I agree with Blue.
The risk of getting Salmonella from handling a beardie is similar to the risk of getting an ecoli infection from swimming in a lake, getting struck by lightning, getting toxic shock syndrome from using a tampon, or having a fatal reaction to a medication.... The chances of it happening are EXTREMELY low and rare but since it is still a possibility it has to be mentioned and documented.

 

[AHBD]

Here's some info from the CDC. One thing to remember, [ and it's brought out in this article ] is that many healthy reptile owners can get salmonella but think it's the stomach virus. It's actually more common than some people may think. It's much more dangerous for children, the elderly and people with weak immune systems.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0ahUKEwie1rOm76XKAhWCOxQKHVUeA7MQFggdMAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anapsid.org%2Fmirmen.html&usg=AFQjCNG-HrJA8zsf_F6atP8sbuui-D3WaQ&sig2=11xznlUD73_t7oLxetbdsg

 

[kingofnobbys]

Just wash your hands after handling them and before touching any finger food and avoid kissing them and you'll be fine.

If they are kept in a clean enclosure the risk is low.

 

[Drache613]

Moved by Moderator from General to Dealing with Infectious Diseases

 

[Douglasdok]

Greetings,

Discovered this space and just seeing what www.beardeddragon.org is all about!

 

[CooperDragon]

Welcome to the forum! Do you have a dragon? Feel free to start a thread in the introductions forum and post some photos if you'd like =)

 

[DaisyDragon123]

If you are afraid of getting salmonella take these precautions. Use disposable gloves for cleaning, safety glasses to avoid splashes in your eyes while cleaning, have designated clothing for cleaning that you change out of after cleaning, use a good disinfectant, don't let lizard free roam, have designated holding areas, never bathe lizard in kitchen sink, clean up poo as soon as possible, keep up with spot cleaning and thorough cleaning of enclosure. Just some ideas. Also cover any open cuts on your hands when handling lizard and always wash hands good including under your nails.