KatCham
Established Member
Hi All,
As some of you know, I am expecting our first child in February 2013.
I have been advised that reptiles can pose a risk to pregnant mums and young children up to 5. The best way to remove this risk is to remove the reptile from the house.
Salmonella is the main worry from feces. I religiously anti bac my hands whenever I have fed or cleaned out Simba, but I'm worried that if I'm in the middle of tending to him and the baby needs urgent attention, I'll inadvertently forget and pose a risk to our baby.
Sorry if I'm over reacting, but I'm basically wondering if I'm better of rehoming Simba?
Gutted, obviously but our baby's health must come first!!
Any advice would be appreciated and if I am better off rehoming him, I'd like to know if anyone can offer him that home please? (UK)
As some of you know, I am expecting our first child in February 2013.
I have been advised that reptiles can pose a risk to pregnant mums and young children up to 5. The best way to remove this risk is to remove the reptile from the house.
Salmonella is the main worry from feces. I religiously anti bac my hands whenever I have fed or cleaned out Simba, but I'm worried that if I'm in the middle of tending to him and the baby needs urgent attention, I'll inadvertently forget and pose a risk to our baby.
Sorry if I'm over reacting, but I'm basically wondering if I'm better of rehoming Simba?
Gutted, obviously but our baby's health must come first!!
Any advice would be appreciated and if I am better off rehoming him, I'd like to know if anyone can offer him that home please? (UK)