S.A.R.A.H
Singapore Ambassador of Reptiles And Herpetoculture
Conserve And Re-educate Ectothermic - C.A.R.E
Mission - to answer most frequently misunderstood facts about reptiles. And bring conservation awareness to the public and work
Singapore Ambassador of Reptiles And Herpetoculture
Conserve And Re-educate Ectothermic - C.A.R.E
Mission - to answer most frequently misunderstood facts about reptiles. And bring conservation awareness to the public and work
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- Singapore, Singapore
- Mon:
- 8:00 am - 7:15 pm
- Tues - Sun:
- 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
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Outbreak of Human Salmonella Typhimurium
the CDC has just released an announcement regarding an outbreak of
human Salmonella typhimurium infections associated with contact with
water frogs. Please see the announcement below and take the
appropriate actions and precautions.
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Salmonella Outbreak Invest...igations > Investigation Announcement:
Outbreak of Human Salmonella Typhimurium Infections Associated with
Contact with Water Frogs
Investigation Announcement: Outbreak of Human Salmonella Typhimurium Infections Associated with Contact with Water Frogs
Persons Infected with the Outbreak Strain of Salmonella Typhimurium, United States, by State, June 24, 2009 to November 14, 2009
http://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/typh1209/m
Infections
with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium, by week of illness
onset (n=48 for whom information was reported as of 12/7/09)
http://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/typh1209/e
Update for December 07, 2009
CDC
is collaborating with public health officials in many states to
investigate a multistate outbreak of human Salmonella serotype
Typhimurium infections due to contact with water frogs including
African Dwarf Frogs. Water frogs commonly live in aquariums or fish
tanks. Amphibians such as frogs and reptiles such as turtles, are
recognized as a source of human Salmonella infections. In the course
of routine assessment, a number of cases with the same strain have been
identified over many months.
As of 12pm EST on December 7, 2009,
48 individuals infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella
Typhimurium have been reported from 25 states. The number of ill
persons identified in each state is as follows: Arizona (1), California
(2), Colorado (2), Florida (1), Georgia (1), Idaho (1), Illinois (5),
Kentucky (1), Louisiana (1), Massachusetts (2), Maryland (2), Michigan
(3), Minnesota (1), Missouri (2), Mississippi (1), New Jersey (2), New
Mexico (1), New York (1), Ohio (2), Pennsylvania (3), Tennessee (2),
Texas (3), Utah (6), Virginia (1), and Washington (1).
Among the
persons with reported dates available, illnesses began between June 24,
2009 and November 14, 2009. Infected individuals range in age from
<1 year old to 54 years old. Seventy-seven percent (77%) of patients
are younger than 10 years old and the median age is 4 years.
Fifty-five percent (55%) of patients are female. No deaths have been
reported.
Investigation of the Outbreak
In an
epidemiologic study, ill persons answered questions about contact with
animals and foods consumed during the days before becoming ill and
investigators compared their responses to those of persons of similar
age and gender previously reported to State Health Departments with
other illnesses. Preliminary analysis of this study suggests contact
with frogs, including water frogs such as African Dwarf Frogs, is a
likely source of the infections. In addition, environmental samples
taken from aquariums containing aquatic frogs in three homes of ill
persons have yielded isolates of Salmonella Typhimurium matching the
outbreak strain.
Advice to Consumers
· Always
wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after touching any amphibian
(e.g., frog) or reptile (e.g, turtle), their housing, or anything (for
example, food) that comes in contact with them or their housing.
Adults should assist young children with hand washing.
·
Watch for symptoms of Salmonella infection, such as diarrhea, fever,
and abdominal cramps. Call your health care provider if you or a
family member have any of these symptoms.
Persons who should avoid contact with amphibians and reptiles and their habitats (e.g., aquarium, fish tank, or terrarium)
·
Persons at increased risk for serious infection from
salmonellosis are children < 5 years old, elderly persons, and
persons with weakened immune systems.
· These persons
should avoid contact with amphibians (e.g., frogs) and reptiles (e.g.,
turtles) and anything that comes in contact with them (e.g., aquarium,
habitat, and water).
· Keep amphibians and reptiles out of homes with children < 5 years old or people with weakened immune systems.
Placement and maintenance of habitats
· Amphibians (e.g., frogs) and reptiles (e.g., turtles) should not be kept in child-care centers.
·
Habitats containing amphibians or reptiles should not be kept in
a child’s bedroom, especially children aged < 5 years.
· Do not allow amphibians or reptiles to roam freely through the house, especially in food preparation areas.
·
Keep amphibians and reptiles out of kitchens and other areas
where food and drink is prepared or served to prevent contamination.
·
Habitats and their contents should be carefully cleaned outside
of the home. Use disposable gloves when cleaning and do not dispose of
water in sinks used for food preparation or for obtaining drinking
water.
· Do not bathe animals or their habitats in your
kitchen sink. If bathtubs are used for these purposes, they should be
thoroughly cleaned afterward. Use bleach to disinfect a tub or other
place where reptile or amphibian habitats are cleaned.
· Children aged <5 years should not clean habitats.
· Always wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after cleaning habitats.
Advice to Pet Store Owners and Others Who Sell or Display Amphibians and Reptiles
·
Pet store owners and others who sell or display amphibians (e.g.,
frogs) and reptiles (e.g., turtles) should provide information to
owners and potential purchasers of amphibians and reptiles about the
risks of acquiring salmonellosis from these animals.
·
More information on displaying animals in public settings can be found
in the 2009 Compendium of Measures to Prevent Diseases Associated with
Animals in Public Settings.
Advice to Health Care Providers
·
Health care providers should question patients on pet and animal
ownership and should provide education about the risks of acquiring
salmonellosis from amphibians (e.g., frogs) and reptiles (e.g.,
turtles).
· Health care providers should advise patients on proper hand washing practices.
Advice to Veterinarians
·
Veterinarians should provide education to amphibian and reptile
owners about the risks of acquiring salmonellosis from these animals.
· Veterinarians should provide education to amphibian and reptile owners on how to properly clean the animal habitat.
Clinical Features/Signs and Symptoms
Most
persons infected with Salmonella develop diarrhea, fever, and abdominal
cramps 12–72 hours after infection. Infection is usually diagnosed by
culture of a stool sample. The illness usually lasts from 4 to 7 days.
Although most people recover without treatment, severe infections may
occur. Infants, elderly persons, and those with weakened immune systems
are more likely than others to develop severe illness. When severe
infection occurs, Salmonella may spread from the intestines to the
bloodstream and then to other body sites and can cause death unless the
person is treated promptly with antibiotics.
More general information about Salmonella can be found here under Salmonella FAQs.
Additional Resources
· US Food and Drug Administration Center for Veterinary Medicine - FDA Reminds Public that Frogs Carry Salmonella
www.cdc.gov
S.A.R.A.H - Singapore Ambassador of Reptile And Herpetoculture
Florida's New Law For Exotic Pet Owners
In January Florida's new exotic pet laws come into force. A $100
permit fee and state wildlife agency inspections should be expected for
owners of the more exotic reptiles such as Nile monitors. State
legislators estimate there could be anywhere from 3,000 to 5,000
animals affected.
... The
new laws regulate the possession of six reptile species labeled as
"reptiles of concern". Owners are required to have microchips implanted
into their pets for identification purposes. Because many exotic
reptile species can freely adapt to the local Florida environment, wild
breeding populations can freely arise - causing problems for native
wildlife. A breeding population of pythons has been found in Everglades
National Park and the Nile monitors have established territory in Cape
Coral on Florida's West coast.
www.petpeoplesplace.com
In January Florida's new exotic pet laws come into force. A $100 permit fee and state wildlife agency inspections should be expected for owners of the more exotic reptiles such as Nile monitors. State...
S.A.R.A.H - Singapore Ambassador of Reptile And Herpetoculture
Severed Lizard Tail Has a Mind of Its Own
It's amazing enough that lizards can shed their tails as a decoy for
predators and entertainment for young boys. But a new study of geckos
documents an incredible set of acrobatics that these severed tails
perform.
Though it might seem as though a lizard loses its tail because it's
p...ulled off, in fact the lizards control the severing, apparently when
they sense they're about to become dinner.
The tails
exhibit not only rhythmic but also complex movements, including flips,
jumps and lunges, after the tails are shed, Anthony Russell of the
University of Calgary and Tim Higham of Clemson University report in
the journal Biology Letters.
www.livescience.com
Lizard tails can perform tricks, even when not attached to a lizard.
S.A.R.A.H - Singapore Ambassador of Reptile And Herpetoculture
Bigger Creatures Have Bigger Blood Cells
When it comes to metabolism, size matters—cell size, that is,
according to a recent study.
Small animals have faster metabolisms
relative to their body size than do large animals. According to the
so-called metabolic theory of ecology, that scaling
is responsible for many patterns in... nature—from the average lifespan of
a single species to the population dynamics of an entire ecosystem.
Although scientists generally agree on the theory's fundamentals, they
disagree on the reasons for the scaling. One camp thinks metabolic rate
is driven by cell size; another thinks it corresponds to the size and
geometry of physiological supply networks, such as the circulatory system.
www.livescience.com
New evidence suggests that cell size affects metabolic rate.
S.A.R.A.H - Singapore Ambassador of Reptile And Herpetoculture
Delaware ‘Exotic’ Animal Regulations
Delaware ‘Exotic’ Animal Regulations deadline nearing.The Delaware Department of Agriculture is accepting public comments
through Aug. 1, 2009, on its proposed regulations governing possession
and sell of exotic animals in the state.
The regulations cover “wild” mammals and reptiles... “not native to or
generally found in Delaware” and not included on an exempt list
maintained by the state veterinarian.
www.reptilechannel.com
Delaware ‘Exotic’ Animal Regulations deadline nearing.
S.A.R.A.H - Singapore Ambassador of Reptile And Herpetoculture
Florida's New Law For Exotic Pet Owners
In January Florida's new exotic pet laws come into force. A $100
permit fee and state wildlife agency inspections should be expected for
owners of the more exotic reptiles such as Nile monitors. State
legislators estimate there could be anywhere from 3,000 to 5,000
animals affected.
www.petpeoplesplace.com
In January Florida's new exotic pet laws come into force. A $100 permit fee and state wildlife agency inspections should be expected for owners of the more exotic reptiles such as Nile monitors. State...
S.A.R.A.H - Singapore Ambassador of Reptile And Herpetoculture
Giant Invasive Snakes Threaten U.S. Ecosystems
By LiveScience Staff
In a new report, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) assessed the
ecological risks that nine giant non-native snake species would bring
if they were ever established in the United States. The result: Five of
them pose a high risk and four pose a medium r...isk.
The nine species, including non-native boa, anaconda and python
species, are invasive or potentially invasive in the United States.
However, the authors write in their report that "at present, the only
probable pathway by which these species would become established in the
United States is the pet trade."
www.livescience.com
Some giant snake species would pose a threat to U.S. ecological systems if they were ever established here.
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Mammals Beat Reptiles in Battle of Evolution
By LiveScience StaffMammals,
birds and fish are among evolution’s "winners," while crocodiles and
other reptiles have ended up on the losing end, a new study suggests.
www.livescience.com
Study finds mammals, birds, fish are evolution's winners; crocodiles, alligators are losers.
S.A.R.A.H - Singapore Ambassador of Reptile And Herpetoculture
Florida's New Law For Exotic Pet Owners
In January Florida's new exotic pet laws come into force. A $100
permit fee and state wildlife agency inspections should be expected for
owners of the more exotic reptiles such as Nile monitors. State
legislators estimate there could be anywhere from 3,000 to 5,000
animals affected. Read more here
www.petpeoplesplace.com
In January Florida's new exotic pet laws come into force. A $100 permit fee and state wildlife agency inspections should be expected for owners of the more exotic reptiles such as Nile monitors. State...
S.A.R.A.H - Singapore Ambassador of Reptile And Herpetoculture
New Species Discovered In The Greater Mekong At Risk Of Extinction Due To Climate Change
A bird-eating fanged frog, a
gecko that looks like it's
from another planet, and a
bird which would rather walk
than fly -- these are among ... > full story
www.sciencedaily.com
ScienceDaily (Sep. 28, 2009) A bird-eating fanged frog, a gecko that looks like it’s from another planet, and a bird which would rather walk than fly -- these are among the 163 new species ...
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H.A.P.P.Y. Act Update
Sponsor of pet-expenses tax deduction bill seeks support.A Michigan congressman is trying to round up support for a bill that would allow pet owners to deduct pet-care expenses on their tax forms. Read more
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Origin of Komodo Dragon Revealed
Dragons may come from the land Down Under.
Scientists now find that the world’s largest living lizard species,
the Komodo dragon, most likely evolved in Australia and dispersed
westward to its current home in Indonesia.
In the past, researchers had suggested the Komodo dragon (Varanus komodo...ensis)
developed from a smaller ancestor isolated on the Indonesian islands,
evolving its large size as a response to lack of competition from other
predators or as a specialist hunter of pygmy elephants known as Stegodon.Read more here.
www.livescience.com
New study suggests that the giant lizards came from the land down under.
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