Can Reptiles Give You Salmonella?

[@potatosquids]

From what I've heard the salmonella is mainly in the excretions of the animals which is part of the reason why turtles are more known for transmitting the bacteria. Since turtles swim in the same water they poop in, they can get some of the bacteria on their shell whereas other reptiles really don't go through their own poop so they are less likely the have the bacteria on them.

[@dabking_bambam4615]

Quarry Man and that's why u have to constantly are cleaning the water, I never had a turtle but I know that's what will decrease chances ,didn't mean to sound rude:) just saying!😁

[@GoHerping]

That definitely makes sense. Every source I found said something slightly different so I tried to sum them up as best as I could haha.

[@potatosquids]

GoHerping oh yeah it was a great video and very informative! I'm glad someone's doing a series on dispelling the myths towards reptiles

[@DarthInsomnis]

I love how the turtle is just walking by while his talking

[@Ellsfarm]

Masse's Gengar ikr he'll be gone for like an entire minute and then just stroll back into the shot

[@DarthInsomnis]

Geckoel Turtle: "hey, just getting my screen time. Ok later." (Walks off) A minute later: "heyyyy guys! Still here!"

[@corebroth8793]

If I ever have two of the same type of reptile at once, I will name one Sam and the other Ella. _Sam and Ella..._ *_Salmonella???_*

[@holmesss01]

Love that totoro sticker in the back 😂😄

[@samb131]

Great video and great intro, keep up the great content. It was very interesting ☺🐢🐢

[@GoHerping]

Thanks!

[@express-wc8030]

do you think my 7 month old corn snake can give me salmonella and plz answer imeidietly

[@GoHerping]

Any animal can give you salmonella, however, there's an extremely low chance. It never even comes to mind for most reptile keepers, as it barely ever happens, especially since you have a snake compared to something with a slightly higher chance like a turtle. So short answer, I highly doubt it and you shouldn't worry

[@express-wc8030]

thank you for replying

[@marioz3318]

i knew reptiles had salmonella but i learned so much more and this also helped my mom feel more comfortable around my snakes because she was scared to get salmonella so thank you very much

[@GoHerping]

Great to hear!

[@littlehalo2914]

"if for some reason you lick your animal" 😂😂😂

[@ameliasmenagerie3350]

My friends always freak when I tell them this... but I have had salmonella at least twice, up to four times (it was so similar to how my friends felt with a flu that I don't really know...). The reason is that I raise ducklings and chicks, and was getting used to the bacteria of birds. I know many people get it so badly, but mine was never too bad, and honestly worth the experience I have had with my birds. Just glad I haven't had it in a few years :)

[@adenridesmtb6526]

I have a corn snake, and I was wondering if I let my corn snake on my couch or something, and then a few days later come to eat something on my couch, could that give me salmonella?

[@norvellatastytopia1687]

Great job. Daughter bought the lil brother a red eared slider, and of course I'm caring for it. Thank goodness I love animals. Help me care for this thing Alex!

[@blakehawkins4142]

I’m always worried that if I let my bearded dragon out while I do school and then later if I touch the same pencil that I used earlier and forget it had bacteria on it then I could contract salmonella. Is this an irrational fear or does salmonella actually spread like that?

[@rihasanatrofolo2472]

A little late, but yeah that's kinda how it works. Like all bacteria though, it can't survive on its own in open air so it's eventually gonna die on whatever it's sitting on, which at that point makes it safe cause dead bacteria can't do anything.

[@blakehawkins4142]

@@rihasanatrofolo2472 Haha thanks.

[@AntsScandinavia]

Can a non-infected reptile get it from something? I have heard that it is the food, aka the roaches who carry it, is that true?

[@CamStLouis]

Perhaps someone has already said this, but the reason turtles under 4 inches are illegal to sell is simply because children can fit them in their mouths more easily, possibly exposing them to salmonella.

[@CamStLouis]

Great content as always! Love your videos.

[@BryceBroom]

Very nice Alex!!! Love your vids they are always so informative

[@PYROTOAD]

Good vid Alex!Will you ever do a fan mail?????

[@dabking_bambam4615]

I freaking am so obsessed with our channel! keep up the amazing work!💖

[@GoHerping]

Thank you!

[@dabking_bambam4615]

GoHerping welcome!😁

[@kapurtakisexotics5056]

Good video, nice knowing. I think I'm getting a crestie for Christmas!!

[@joshuaalpizar9067]

love the video i own reptiles my self i own a crested gecko a ball python and my first reptile a bearded dragon

[@bugloverspiderlover8490]

I wound up getting salmonella from a lizard I had as a kid,handled him without washing my hands,quickly learned to always wash up after handling reptiles!

[@Sticky_Ricky]

I'm glad I found your channel man. I always thought the 4 inch rule for turtles as like a wild caught animal conservation law or something lol

[@miatajohnson5525]

Thank you i was considered that salmonella was airborne !! My red eared slider will be 1 yrs old in 2 months, and i absolutely love her. My 5 yr old helps me a lot with her but we make sure we clean our hands afterwards !

[@maxmickleson5384]

great intro btw

[@Mario_1611]

Lick your animal? oooh La laa

[@justicecurry3658]

Part of the food vs reptile stats for salmonella contraction is that people wash their hands after touching reptile because of fear of salmonella, and cookie dough is irresistible.

[@myminizoo4559]

Great video! You had very good information about salmonella in reptiles!

[@elitediamondgamming34]

me and my 5 family members got salmonella and it was horrible. we had diarrhea for a month

[@jamesl3426]

My turtle is only 2-3 months old. They lay their eggs in my grandfathers field so he takes the eggs and hatches them then keeps them. You can see him on my channel if you're interested.

[@ryanwolter]

Awesome video man!

[@natejd3515]

I love your channel, your content is great. Could you do more videos on Ball Pythons since I now have a pet ball python? 🐍

[@nicosy282]

What about lizards and snakes?

[@tyonna54]

Love the Christmas decorations

[@cookingandcleaningmagic]

Man I know you said don’t worry but I’m afraid of getting a reptile now....

[@mplusfish8018]

I was literally looking this up yesterday but this explains way better Lol 👌

[@GoHerping]

Good to know!

[@cjlamartina4843]

I like the new intro Alex also good video

[@GoHerping]

Thank you!

[@MalachyLewin101]

How do I enter you bowl giveaway? I can't find out how on your website, please help!!

[@GoHerping]

I'm editing a video on explaining the giveaway right now, It'll be up soon :)

[@owenskating0682]

Have you ever gotten salmonella

[@potatosquids]

Also awesome video, keep up the great work!

[@GoHerping]

Thanks!

[@justflex6745]

salmonella is declared incredibly rare now less then 200,000 cases per year

[@MeanGreen1345]

"if for some reason, you lick your animal" XD

[@sinkless7614]

What if you touch your face after handling them

[@ednaryzak2886]

Thank you great video.

[@nicosy282]

Corn snakes too

[@adamvaldez7918]

you have made me want to buy a reptile

[@merkules6]

What?! You can't lick your snake? Gaww, I was so looking forward to it :(

[@saltyscrub9735]

oh shit i kissed my bearded dragon.

[@nicosy282]

Gunner Nugget uh oh

[@unimpressed8369]

The moral is don't lick your turtle PLS

[@Jonathan-lf2br]

Great video😊👍🏼

[@GoHerping]

Thanks :)

[@connorswick645]

Hey I have a question and I was wondering if you could answer it so I have a baby gray rat snake very very similar to the corn snake and I'm not sure if this is normal I fed him a live pinkie the first few times cause he wouldn't eat frozen and he wouldn't constrict the mouse just eat it live and the same with frozen is this normal

[@GoHerping]

I noticed that young snakes don't always constrict their prey, even if they are a constrictor species like rat snakes. For example, my ball python didn't constrict his prey for the first couple months, however, he now completely constricts the food. As long as they're getting the right food down (and keeping it down), you should be just fine.

[@connorswick645]

GoHerping okay thank you for the help

[@evajji1976]

LICKING YOUR ANIMAL!? I DO IT DAILY! OH DARN! AND MY SNAKE WATER IS SO GOOD. OH BOY. 😂😂😂

[@milamarshall9597]

Salmonella is easily avoided. It should be noted that salmonella can survive for a lot longer outside of a host than most bacteria and viruses

[@Luke-dx6qg]

For Christmas what size tank for my Ball python should I get (I want something big enough to hold a water feature) he is in a 10 gallon now and about 2 feet

[@GoHerping]

Anywhere from 20 to 40 gallons is great for ball pythons. If you want to add a nice size water feature, you should probably go with a 30 or 40 :)

[@steviemonaldi2558]

This is a good video. I watch all your videos keep up the good work 💯. I'm still trying to convince my parents to let me get a snake. I got my mom convinced but not my dad. Anyone have any tips ?

[@alchco5809]

buy it and hide it in your room

[@AlexsAgamids]

100th like! And great video as always!

[@GoHerping]

Thanks :D

[@yaboikaicogan6219]

Same a nella

[@Danny-jm1kd]

im confused, when you buy the turtle that 4 inches or less does it limit on how big it will get ?

[@GoHerping]

No, when turtles are very young (less than 4 inches), there's a higher chance that they are carrying the salmonella bacteria. The chance of them having it once they're older (more than 4 inches) decreases so it's much safer

[@RadiantReptilia]

Also, there was a problem with babies picking them up a swallowing them (like babies do).

[@ladyermine5635]

This sounds like a silly question I know but, Do snakes have an Inherently bad smell? Not the poop or anything, but the snake itself? Do They Smell?!??????? Thanks for reading :)

[@GoHerping]

Nope, they have zero scent. It's one of the great things about them haha

[@ladyermine5635]

Thank you :)!

[@ronaldogonzalez3616]

Nice intro I like it

[@theoldtimes1712]

I love your turtle

[@BlaiseByrd]

nice video, my friend.

[@GoHerping]

Thanks :)

[@gabeguzman4609]

How long should I wait to handle my ball python after feeding it?

[@GoHerping]

Generally, 24 hours after feeding is best

[@gabeguzman4609]

Awesome, thanks.

[@Simon-er4me]

You're cute Alex. And I also like watching your videos when I'm bored lol that's all! Btw you should Make some more ball python videos

[@zionnuby842]

He in Inaccurate .3 is Equal to 30% and he said 1,000,000 even though there's 321,000,000 people in the Us

[@james_big_balla3002]

0.3% does not equate to 30%...

[@jacoblazerus2905]

My inner thoughts first 2 seconds of video. This nikka has salmonella for sure 😆 . He kakes a few great points. Statistics can be questionable. Eggs and raw chicken are known to carry salmonella doesn't stop anyone from buying and handling the food.

[@alexisfishinhuntinandfarmi2923]

I will be right back gotta go lick a turtle lol. Jk I dont even have a turtle XD Sorry i had too lol.

[@ajipk4578]

I have one . it's a baby

[@adamg.5854]

Your turtles claws are very long. Let him walk on some rough rocks to file them down

[@GoHerping]

Male sliders naturally have long claws on the front which are necessary for mating. It is true that many other animals need a way to file down their claws though!

[@ben-gd9sh]

What if i have a cut on my hand, and i were to handle a smaller turtle? (about 4 inches) Would the bacteria enter my immune system via the cut?

[@GoHerping]

Touching anything with an open wound is a bad idea, although im not sure if salmonella can be contracted via your bloodstream. I'd suggest not finding out though

[@ben-gd9sh]

GoHerping thanks alot for the reply! 😀

[@hanae22_]

I've never been this early😂

[@hanae22_]

I love your videos, Alex!!!

[@stacyrpowel]

Can you get salmonella from tortoises?

[@animeoverlord3265]

dam I wasn't fast enough I was 3rd

[@reptilez4life444]

FIRST!!

[@reptilez4life444]

I'm on a roll... A sushi Roll

[@GoHerping]

Nice lol

[@reptilez4life444]

GoHerping I was the first view, like, and comment! I also was the first view, like, and comment on Jakes Got Herps newest video!