The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday that at least 44 people in 25 states have been diagnosed with the same strain of salmonella linked to pet bearded dragons.
The Central Bearded Dragon is named Pogona vittticeps. The Avalon/Universal Images Group has a photo.
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Since the CDC began tracking cases, 15 people have been hospitalized, but no deaths have been reported.
21 people who were interviewed by the CDC reported owning or touching bearded dragons.
According to the CDC, lizards can carry salmonella germs in their droppings even though they look clean and healthy, and this can easily spread to their bodies, living spaces and anywhere they roam.
The notice advises owners to keep their dragons away from food and eating areas and to wash their hands after touching them.
There are symptoms of salmonella.
Bearded dragons are among the most popular pets. Bearded dragons should not be kept as pets as their lifespan often decreases when they are kept in captivity, according to the animal rights organization.
Surprising fact.
Bearded dragons are legal to own in most states, but if you are caught with one in Hawaii you could face fines of up to $200,000 dollars and three years of jail time.
Bearded dragons and pet hedgehogs were linked to a 2020 salmonella outbreak by the CDC. The outbreak resulted in 12 hospitalizations and no deaths, with 26 people reporting contact with one of the two animals.
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