Re: Free roaming, salmonella, and moms-to-be (of non-herps!)

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Posted by Kayo on July 23, 1999 at 19:54:46:

In Reply to: Free roaming, salmonella, and moms-to-be (of non-herps!) posted by Debbie(Zen) on July 23, 1999 at 19:07:23:

As Juby mentioned I just had a baby, Carson David is 4 weeks old today (I cannot believe it has been 4 weeks already!)

During both of my recent pregnancies ( I also have a 22 month old daughter and a nine year old son in addtion to Carson) I have owned an ig. I was the primary caregiver for the ig during these pregnancies and handled all aspects of their care. I was always extremely careful to wash my hands throughly before and after handling the ig, their leavings, food dish, enclosures or anything else they came in contact with. I also disinfect my hands with purell antibacterial stuff afterwards. I also am careful to clean and disinfect my hands again before I eat or handle food meant for human consumption.

My current ig is taken out to roam daily under supervison. After returning her to her tank I spray the carpet of the areas she has been with a disinfectant spray. This is a precaution for the free roaming kids I have.

Although there are risks involved with reptiles and salmonella, I believe that proper precautions and hygiene greatly reduce these risks. If you have a Significant Other that can take over the cleaning and poop duty (like Juby has) that would better while you are pregnant.

Hope this helps and good luck!

Kayo

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: As Juby mentioned I just had a baby, Carson David is 4 weeks old today (I cannot believe it has been 4 weeks already!) : During both of my recent pregnancies ( I also have a 22 month old daughter and a nine year old son in addtion to Carson) I have owned an ig. I was the primary caregiver for the ig during these pregnancies and handled all aspects of their care. I was always extremely careful to wash my hands throughly before and after handling the ig, their leavings, food dish, enclosures or anything else they came in contact with. I also disinfect my hands with purell antibacterial stuff afterwards. I also am careful to clean and disinfect my hands again before I eat or handle food meant for human consumption. : My current ig is taken out to roam daily under supervison. After returning her to her tank I spray the carpet of the areas she has been with a disinfectant spray. This is a precaution for the free roaming kids I have. : Although there are risks involved with reptiles and salmonella, I believe that proper precautions and hygiene greatly reduce these risks. If you have a Significant Other that can take over the cleaning and poop duty (like Juby has) that would better while you are pregnant. : Hope this helps and good luck! : Kayo

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