Betta Fish Tanks, Iguanas and Primates: Dangerous Pets for Your Kids
Yes an iguana seems like the perfect choice for child, they’re easy to take care of, they won’t shed fur all over your home and they don’t need to be taken for a walk. While they may be relatively low maintenance, they are also deadly germ machines. Many parents turn to nontraditional pets because they’re easier to take care of, but they neglect the fact that many of these pet choices pose significant health risks to their children.
Reptiles
Many people are aware that small turtles pose the risk of salmonella poisoning in children, so they avoided stocking them in pet stores for years. But the risk of salmonella doesn’t stop there, common reptiles such as iguanas and snakes also harbor salmonella which will cause severe intestinal problems for your children and can in some cases be deadly.
Primates
Primates do not make good pets for several reasons, which I shouldn’t even have to discuss here, but even another deterrent from purchasing one is that they can spread several serious diseases in humans such as tuberculosis. Macaques in particular are known to spread the herpes B virus which can result in a deadly form of meningitis in humans. Primates are also very unpredictable pets that can easily harm young children and adults.
Fish
Many parents assume that purchasing betta fish tanks are a safe and easy way to fulfill their child’s desire to own a pet. Unfortunately, fish tanks simply aren’t safe for children. They are full of mycobacterium which can easily be spread to children who stick their hands inside of the tank. Mycobacterium infections can cause lung diseases and skin infections.
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