Do lizards carry salmonella

Answer 1

Lizards are a carrier of Salmonella, however with proper care it is very easy to avoid getting it from them. After handling or being around a lizard's habitat wash up to your elbows with any anti-bacterial soap and you can also use a hand sanitizer after as well. Never touch around your face or open wound without washing your hands and arms first.

A few interesting Salmonella facts:

1) You are more likely to get Salmonella from a bathroom than an animal

2) Salmonella is the technical term for 24hour flu

Answer 2

Reptiles don't cause salmonella as such. There is a possibility that they may carry it. So as you should with all pets wash your hands throughly after handeling

90% of all reptiles carry it.

Answer 3

yes, they sometimes step in their droppings, and it spreads to your hands when you pick them up. It is good to wash your hands after handling a reptile such as leos to avoid the bacteria spreading to your body.

Answer 4

Yes, as can any lizard or turtle.

Most reptiles carry salmonella.

Answer 5

absoulutley everything related does as well

Answer 6

All reptiles CAN carry salmonella. I have owned many reptiles and never gotten sick from them, though I always wash my hands after handling them and I keep their cages clean.

Answer 7

Bearded Dragons, as with other reptiles, are most likely carriers of Salmonella. You should wash your hands after handling them.

Answer 8

77% of lizards carry Salmonella so yes some do.