Can You Eat a Snake?
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★ Key Takeaways
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For starters, lizards may carry various disease-causing bacteria, including Salmonella, Escherichia coli (E. coli), Campylobacter, and Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) ( 3 , 4 , 5, 6). These bacteria can cause a foodborne illness, or food poisoning.