IMO, the CDC is clearly biased against reptiles. If you look at the actual statistics reported by the CDC, they lean towards the highest possible figure they can estimate / predict when it comes to reptile associated Salmonella infections. They also use alarmist language and don't emphasize that 70% to 80% of those infected with reptile type Salmonella are younger than 10 years old.



Any prudent parent should supervise their young children when handling reptiles, and simple hand washing will prevent reptile associated Salmonella infections from occurring.



The truth is that you're about as likely to catch Salmonella from a reptile as you are from eating a beacon and eggs breakfast in a restaurant.



Here are some actual cases of how people get Salmonella from food:



foodpoisoning.pritzkerlaw.com/archives/cat-salmonella.html

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