{"id":1993,"date":"2021-04-12T09:51:49","date_gmt":"2021-04-12T09:51:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/reptilefollower.com\/?p=1993"},"modified":"2021-04-12T09:51:50","modified_gmt":"2021-04-12T09:51:50","slug":"do-all-lizards-have-salmonella","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/reptilefollower.com\/do-all-lizards-have-salmonella\/","title":{"rendered":"Do All Lizards Have Salmonella? (Or Just Rumors?)"},"content":{"rendered":"
If you have heard people say that lizards have salmonella you may be panicking and wondering if this could apply to your lizard…<\/p>\n
Do all lizards have salmonella?<\/h2>\n
Most reptiles carry salmonella. This is found in their intestinal tract. However, they tend to eliminate it through their feces. So, if you have a pet lizard, the chances are it has some salmonella. But, with the correct understanding of how to manage this. many owners keep them without problems.<\/strong><\/p>\n
So, now you know. But, how can you be sure if your lizard has this? How can you prevent getting salmonella poisoning from your lizard? Is salmonella actually a disease, or what? Keep reading to get these answers, and much more…<\/p>\n\n
How do I know if my lizard has salmonella?<\/h2>\n
A vet holding a lizard.<\/p><\/div>\n
The best way to know if your lizard has salmonella, which does not cause them harm, by the way, is to inspect their feces. This is not obvious unless you are trained to do so. This is necessary because it is stored internally and excreted through their feces, so that is the only way to see it from the outside of their body.<\/p>\n
However, the salmonella is not a concern for your lizard. And, it is better to assume it has it rather than hassle yourself with confirming. The important thing is to know how to avoid contaminating yourself with it so you can live with it.<\/p>\n
Truthfully speaking if you have other pets, like dogs, it is best practice to manage the bacteria and germs they have as well. Meaning, you shouldn’t be stroking your dog, then immediately picking up food and placing it into your mouth, right? It is a similar practice with a lizard.<\/p>\n
The main difference with other pets is these germs or bacteria are not discussed as much or even understood.<\/p>\n
How easy is it to get salmonella from reptiles?<\/h2>\n