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sameroad · Sep 2, 2006, 10:09 PM

Something so cute and small as a lizard?

Me and my dad were watching T.V and my mom comes running into the living room SCREAMING. We didn't know what the hack was wrong with her lol because she just standed there SCREAMING... she eventually screamed LIZARD!! but it was funny as hack.

This is the 2nd one I've caught in our house in the past two days the other one was a curly tail though..

bill2468 · Sep 3, 2006, 7:47 AM

It could be because their skin and saliva are the "Club Med" for more germs than you can imagine!!!:O:sad:

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:bye:

Boily · Sep 3, 2006, 8:15 AM

I think bill have a part of the answer !!

Great shot by the way

domang · Sep 3, 2006, 8:23 AM

Good pic, sameroad.

sameroad · Sep 3, 2006, 2:19 PM

Thanks!
And I didn't know they were big germ holders... I used to hang them off my ear! lol

bill2468 wrote:

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It could be because their skin and saliva are the "Club Med" for more germs than you can imagine!!!:O:sad:

:bye:

scrappynik · Sep 4, 2006, 8:17 PM

Cool shot! We used to have a Leopard Gecko and I never screamed, :lol:lol! They do have ALOT of germs though and after handling "Neo" we made hand-washing a priority! :G

niki

bill2468 · Sep 6, 2006, 1:39 PM

Safe Handling of Pet Reptiles

Reptiles can make wonderful pets, but like all animals, they can carry germs that can make people sick. Safe handling of reptiles is important to prevent illness in people.

[size=Pet reptiles such as lizards, snakes, or turtles, can carry germs in their digestive system (from the mouth to the stomach to the intestines) and shed germs in their feces (droppings).][/size]

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[size=Germs, such as the bacteria Salmonella, may be present on the skin or in the droppings of pet reptiles, even if the animal appears to be healthy. ][/size]

[size=If these germs are accidentally eaten, when a person touches the droppings (or the animal) and later touches his or her mouth, or prepares food without washing his or her hands first, the person may become ill. ][/size]Children are especially at risk for becoming infected because they are more likely to put their hands in their mouths after handling a pet.

Salmonella in humans[size=can cause an upset stomach, cramps, diarrhea, fever, nausea, and vomiting. Most people get sick 12 to 36 hours after the bacteria are swallowed. Symptoms usually last for several days. Some ][/size]people may get sick enough to go to the hospital. In rare cases, the bacteria can get into the blood and become life-threatening.

Anyone can become ill from these germs, but young children, the elderly, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems may develop more serious illness.

From the internet

BiLL

See page 2 for safe handling instructions

Red Royalty · Sep 6, 2006, 2:00 PM

looks like the feared man eating komoda dragon- baby one:G. as the great steve Irwin would say crikey! this ones a beauty! R.I.P steve. do you guys from the u.s know who he is?

bill2468 · Sep 6, 2006, 2:22 PM

Of course!

We have T.V. and Radio here!

He has a regular show on cable (part of the Animal Planet network.

Give me one dollar for each time his accident was mentioned on t.v. today and I can have a new camera.

BiLL

:G

sameroad · Sep 6, 2006, 7:40 PM

guess ya learn something new everyday.

I knew to wash my hands but I don't think I ever did lol.

Thanks for the info Bill.

and Yeah, I think pretty much everyone knew who steve Irwin was..
I loved watching that guy.. really sucks that he's gone.
I feel bad for his wife and two kids.

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Sep 2, 2006, 10:09 PM	#1
sameroad Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 241	Something so cute and small as a lizard? Me and my dad were watching T.V and my mom comes running into the living room SCREAMING. We didn't know what the hack was wrong with her lol because she just standed there SCREAMING... she eventually screamed LIZARD!! but it was funny as hack. This is the 2nd one I've caught in our house in the past two days the other one was a curly tail though..

Sep 3, 2006, 7:47 AM	#2
bill2468 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,936	It could be because their skin and saliva are the "Club Med" for more germs than you can imagine!!!:O:sad: style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #000000" style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #000000"BiLL :bye:

Sep 3, 2006, 8:15 AM	#3
Boily Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,704	I think bill have a part of the answer !! Great shot by the way

Sep 3, 2006, 8:23 AM	#4
domang Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 742	Good pic, sameroad.

Sep 4, 2006, 8:17 PM	#6
scrappynik Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 486	Cool shot! We used to have a Leopard Gecko and I never screamed, :lol:lol! They do have ALOT of germs though and after handling "Neo" we made hand-washing a priority! :G niki

Sep 6, 2006, 1:39 PM	#7
bill2468 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,936	Safe Handling of Pet Reptiles Reptiles can make wonderful pets, but like all animals, they can carry germs that can make people sick. Safe handling of reptiles is important to prevent illness in people. [size=Pet reptiles such as lizards, snakes, or turtles, can carry germs in their digestive system (from the mouth to the stomach to the intestines) and shed germs in their feces (droppings).][/size] [size=][/size] [size=Germs, such as the bacteria Salmonella, may be present on the skin or in the droppings of pet reptiles, even if the animal appears to be healthy. ][/size] [size=If these germs are accidentally eaten, when a person touches the droppings (or the animal) and later touches his or her mouth, or prepares food without washing his or her hands first, the person may become ill. ][/size]Children are especially at risk for becoming infected because they are more likely to put their hands in their mouths after handling a pet. Salmonella in humans[size=can cause an upset stomach, cramps, diarrhea, fever, nausea, and vomiting. Most people get sick 12 to 36 hours after the bacteria are swallowed. Symptoms usually last for several days. Some ][/size]people may get sick enough to go to the hospital. In rare cases, the bacteria can get into the blood and become life-threatening. Anyone can become ill from these germs, but young children, the elderly, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems may develop more serious illness. From the internet BiLL See page 2 for safe handling instructions

Sep 6, 2006, 2:00 PM	#8
Red Royalty Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 451	looks like the feared man eating komoda dragon- baby one:G. as the great steve Irwin would say crikey! this ones a beauty! R.I.P steve. do you guys from the u.s know who he is?

Sep 6, 2006, 2:22 PM	#9
bill2468 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,936	Of course! We have T.V. and Radio here! He has a regular show on cable (part of the Animal Planet network. Give me one dollar for each time his accident was mentioned on t.v. today and I can have a new camera. BiLL :G

Sep 6, 2006, 7:40 PM	#10
sameroad Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 241	guess ya learn something new everyday. I knew to wash my hands but I don't think I ever did lol. Thanks for the info Bill. and Yeah, I think pretty much everyone knew who steve Irwin was.. I loved watching that guy.. really sucks that he's gone. I feel bad for his wife and two kids.