Rehousing with a cold/ strep throat?

[magicmed]

Probably a stupid question, I doubt there's any risk but figured I would ask. I assumed human illness couldn't be transfered but I should be having a couple 1" slings coming in tomorrow and I have come down with a cold. Obviously I won't be handling, was just wondering if I should be worried about transferring bacteria to the new enclosure when moving them from the vial?

Like I said sorry if it's a stupid question, I'll probably just throw on some gloves to be safe

 

[cold blood]

Only strep throat...you don't want your slings getting that.

 

[magicmed]

Only strep throat...you don't want your slings getting that.

Haha thought so just wanted to make sure there wasn't a risk

 

[MrsHaas]

I thought I was the biggest AB over-reactor!! Lol
Hey, better safe than sorry!

 

[Chris LXXIX]

No need to worry my man
But if they are 'Baboons', well... in that case they will start to hiss like devils because that harmless cold for them is 'Ebola'. I mean, they can think about that :-/ but overall, no issues :-s

 

[Hellblazer]

Feed some chicken feed with antibiotics in it to some crickets or roaches just to be safe

 

[EulersK]

Little slings coughing into their pedipalps.

That's adorable.

 

[Vanessa]

When it comes to making sure that you are doing what is in their best interest - no question is ever stupid. Please don't say that. I think you are fabulous for double checking.
Hope you feel better soon.

 

[magicmed]

Little slings coughing into their pedipalps.

That's adorable.

Right?!? With a tiny thermometer under its fangs and an ice pack on its little head!

 

[bryverine]

Nothing like a nice hot bowl of cricket noodle soup to help with a cold.

 

[magicmed]

Nothing like a nice hot bowl of cricket noodle soup to help with a cold.
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Omg! You win! That's great. @EulersK @VanessaS look!

 

[EulersK]

It's even got a cricket leg sticking out of the soup! Amazing

 

[8Legs8Eyes]

The spiders will be fine - just make sure YOU are feeling fine before the transfer. If you are taking any meds make sure they are non-drowsy!

 

[Toxoderidae]

Nothing like a nice hot bowl of cricket noodle soup to help with a cold.
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what is this? What unholy place was this unearthed from? What is this forum?

 

[Ceymann]

Nothing like a nice hot bowl of cricket noodle soup to help with a cold.
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I lost it pretty hard seeing that. Thats great!

 

[ratluvr76]

That illustration may be the best thing I've seen in a while. haha. very awesome.

 

[bryverine]

what is this? What unholy place was this unearthed from? What is this forum?

The depths of my humor... a dangerous, generally misunderstood place.