At the same time, bearded dragons have tipped the scales with a Salmonella Muenster outbreak. Just last year, I covered for Forbes a previous hedgehog-induced Salmonella outbreak that eventually sickened at least 54 people across 23 states. The last time the CDC reported a bearded dragon-related Salmonella outbreak was back in 2014. Kathryn Lyons of CQ-Roll Call, Inc. hangs out with Bruce, Sen. Roy Blunts, R-Mo., bearded dragon. If you are less than five years old or 65 years or older or have a weakened immune system, be extra cautious around hedgehogs or bearded dragons.

Source: Forbes October 03, 2020 05:07 UTC