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done recently by one of our more learned forum members

some of our reptile members chose to take part in the study

Yup, I found that, overall, exotic reptiles in NZ had higher rates of Salmonella than natives, but rates were still heaps lower than overseas. As Alan mentioned, beardies tested positive more often than other species.

I've recently handed in my PhD thesis (for those of you who don't know, it involves conducting establishment risk assessments for commonly traded exotic reptiles in NZ) and it is currently under review. Once that's sorted, I'll happily send copies to anyone that is interested.

In the meantime, I happen to be in Christchurch for about a week. Would anyone be keen to get together?

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Congrats :)

At least you're actually doing something about it! Filling gaps in research is extremely important when it comes to risk assessments made by the decision makers.

Yup, I found that, overall, exotic reptiles in NZ had higher rates of Salmonella than natives, but rates were still heaps lower than overseas. As Alan mentioned, beardies tested positive more often than other species.

I've recently handed in my PhD thesis (for those of you who don't know, it involves conducting establishment risk assessments for commonly traded exotic reptiles in NZ) and it is currently under review. Once that's sorted, I'll happily send copies to anyone that is interested.

In the meantime, I happen to be in Christchurch for about a week. Would anyone be keen to get together?

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