Yes, most lizards bite. Some lizards squirt blood through their naked eye, whilst other lizards wave their tail to scare predators away. Most lizards can bite as a weapon for self defense. However lizards that are kept in captivity, such as iguanas, are less likely to bite humans because they are used to human contact.
Salmonella is a type of bacteria that can cause food poisoning, an infection in the small intestine. The most common sources of salmonella are reptiles (they carry the bacteri â¦ a so washing hands after handling them is cirtical), and improperly prepared food (especially poultry and eggs).Recently there has been an outbreak of salmonella in ground turkey meat (August 2011).Answered.he most common sources of salmonella are reptiles (they carry the bacteri â¦ a so washing hands after handling them is cirtical), and improperly prepared food (especially poultry and eggs). Recently there has been an outbreak of salmonella in ground turkey meat (August 2011). Answered.
There are many different kinds of Salmonella bacteria. Salmonella serotype Typhimurium [PDF - 15 pages] and Salmonella serotype Enteritidis [PDF - 15 pages] are the most common in the United States. Salmonella infections are more common in the summer than winter.Learn more about Salmonella serotypes.ost people infected with Salmonella develop diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps between 12 and 72 hours after infection. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days, and most individuals recover without treatment.