|
|
|
|||||||
| Register | FAQ | Members List | Calendar | Search | Today's Posts | Mark Forums Read |
|
Welcome to the Garter Snake Forum. You are currently viewing our forum as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content as well as create your very own Photo Gallery to share with others. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free. So please, join today and help us build the best Garter Snake community around! If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us. |
 |
|
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools | Display Modes |
05-19-2007, 11:03 AM
|
#1 (permalink) |
|
"First shed In Progress"
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 81
Country:
|
do you guys wash your hands after handling your snake
hey my mom always tells me every time i touch the snake i need to wash my hands
i was wondering-is this really neccessary or just paranoia or something?? plz answer quick im leaving in 20mins |
|
|
| Login to remove ads |
|
05-19-2007, 11:25 AM
|
#3 (permalink) |
|
The Prince of Insufficient Light.
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Southern Finland
Posts: 5,064
Country:
 |
Re: do you guys wash your hands after handling your snake
It's necessary to prevent diseases from spreading. Salmonella isn't fun and the risk is always present. You should probably wash your hands before you handle a snake too, especially if you have more than one terrarium.
My opinion. Others might disagree.
__________________
No cutesy. |
|
|
|
05-19-2007, 11:36 AM
|
#4 (permalink) | |
|
"First shed In Progress"
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 81
Country:
|
Re: do you guys wash your hands after handling your snake
Quote:
|
|
|
|
|
|
05-19-2007, 12:15 PM
|
#7 (permalink) |
|
Old and wise snake
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Achtmaal
Posts: 874
Country:
|
Re: do you guys wash your hands after handling your snake
I always wash my hands after handling snakes. I also use alcohol gel.
It has become a standard thing, after leaving my reptile room, I wash my hands, even when I havent touched anything (like crickets or something) |
|
|
|
|
05-19-2007, 09:15 PM
|
#8 (permalink) |
|
Subadult snake
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Chester County, PA
Posts: 303
Country:
 |
Re: do you guys wash your hands after handling your snake
Although I don't usually wash my hands when handling snakes in the wild (mostly because by the time I get back to my house I forget), but I've heard from experienced snake collectors and zoo keepers that It's important for keepers of any animal to wash your hands after handling them. Not only for the person but for the animal as well. It's also preferred for people with a collection of animals to wash your hands before handling them too.
__________________
Quadruple Sport Enthusiast  Wrestling Track Soccer Cross Country |
|
|
|
|
05-19-2007, 09:31 PM
|
#9 (permalink) |
|
Old and wise snake
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 904
Country:
|
Re: do you guys wash your hands after handling your snake
I notice that some of you use alcohol gel.
Just remember that alcohol gel does not kill 100% of the bacteria on your hands, and the bacteria that survive are the strongest ones, which may reproduce and become a strain of bacteria that are resistant to alcohol gel.  Washing is also a less than 100% kill of bacteria, but is apparently not as likely to create resistant strains. So, I use the gel when I am in a hurry or when I am in the field (or at the local herp show), but I try to wash with soap and hot water  whenever possible.
__________________
KitKat "Acts of kindness should never be random."
|
|
|
|
|
| Thread Tools | |
| Display Modes | |
|
|
Linear Mode
