Do lizards carry salmonella

Lizards are a carrier of Salmonella, however with proper care it is very easy to avoid getting it from them. After handling or being around a lizard's habitat wash up to your elbows with any anti-bacterial soap and you can also use a hand sanitizer after as well. Never touch around your face or open wound without washing your hands and arms first.

A few interesting Salmonella facts:

1) You are more likely to get Salmonella from a bathroom than an animal

2) Salmonella is the technical term for 24hour flu