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Can my human laryngitis spread to my bearded dragon when I handle him?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Reptile | Bearded Dragon | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 6 months old

I have got laryngitis and am worried my bearded could catch it I handle him is it possible to spread to beardie's?

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on December 9th, 2019

This would be an extremely unlikely event and I would consider it basically impossible. Please maintain normal hygiene measures (wash your hands before handling him) to avoid any possibility (if any at al!) of cross-infection.

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