Reptiles

Reptiles are more popular than ever before in the u.k. with more than one million snakes,lizards and other creatures kept as pets.But they are a significant scource of infection from bug,s such as salmonella,which they carry on their skin.The Emergent Disease Foundation says it is not advisable to keep them at all because it,s possible to become infected without even touching them.Warning symtoms of salmonella include vomiting,stomuch cramps,fever and headache.How to beat it:If you touch any exotic animal,thoroughly cleanse your hands using alcohol based wipes and urges parents to stop their children kissing pets or putting their fingers in their mouth after contact.