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Millions of households in the United States own at least one reptile or amphibian. Reptiles include turtles, lizards, and snakes, and amphibians include frogs, salamanders, and caecilians.Reptile and amphibian owners should be aware that their pets may carry germs that make people sick.illions of households in the United States own at least one reptile or amphibian. Reptiles include turtles, lizards, and snakes, and amphibians include frogs, salamanders, and caecilians.
Turtles commonly carry bacteria called Salmonella on their outer skin and shell surfaces. People can get Salmonella by coming in contact with. 1  turtles or other reptiles (lizards, snakes). 2  amphibians (frogs, salamanders, newts). 3  the habitats of reptiles or amphibians, like cages, tanks and aquariums.