Pogona Vitticeps

Salmonella

Bearded dragons (but also other reptiles) can carry the salmonella (bacteria). Because the bearded dragon itself does not become ill from Salmonella, it is impossible to find out if the this is carrying the bacterium. They can, however, transfer the germs (e.g. to the man). Anyone can in fact Salmonella. Please pay attention on the disease symptoms in humans: diarrhea, fever and abdominal pain. The disease is often more severe in children, the elderly, pregnant women and people with poor immune. Check with your GP and tell him directly that disease you reptiles at home, thus reducing the chance of an infection with Salmonella is present. For people with poor resistance, young children and in pregnancy it does increased risks.

Symptoms:

Foul-smelling green stools. Furthermore one can only determine a salmonella contamination with an investigation. 

Cause:

It is mainly transmitted by the feces. Especially after a period of stress (transport, pregnancy etc.) are there more bacteria excreted.

Treatment:

To prevent you or your children get sick of the bearded Dragons is a good hygiene so requires. Avoid contact with the stool. It is important to wash hands properly with SOAP and water or a good Sanitizer after handling and cleaning of the stay. (Think e.g. but to the cleaning, cutting and baking chicken this is even though risky if it doesn't well happened). The veterinarian will prescribe a course of antibiotics. Make the cure completely (as with all antibiotic care products) even though the symptoms are gone.