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callmechook · Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 2:49 pm Post subject: Warning

This was posted on another forum but sticking it here just so everyone is aware ok

Guys, Cryptosporidium parasite has been found in the water of northamptonshire and surround areas.....

DO NOT GIVE THIS WATER TO YOUR REPTILES ! even boiled it will still pose a risk, id suggest using bottled water untill it has long been sorted !

Lynne · Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 4:00 pm Post subject:

i think its found in water everywhere!
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Lynne · Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 4:18 pm Post subject:

http://www.addl.purdue.edu/newsletters/1996/summer/snakes.shtml

there is differant strains that affect reptiles and mammals etc.
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callmechook · Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 7:10 pm Post subject:

This is a major outbreak apparently (according to more info now coming out in the papers) I wouldn't have a clue if its confined to humans only but apparently its not nice whoever gets it hence the post. Just thought it was worth putting up so people were aware

Lynne · Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 7:15 pm Post subject:

both humans and reps can get it, but its a differant strain for each.
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