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By having a reptile do i decrease my life span because of diseases they carry like salmonella. can i get it over and over if in exposed to it allways?
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HANDWASHING!!!: Yes reptiles can harbor salmonella. Your best eay to protect yourself and your pet is to make sure you wash your hand well with soap and water before and after you handle the reptile and cleaning the cage.
Answered 1/8/2014
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