Key points
This outbreak investigation is over. Bearded dragons can carry Salmonella germs that can spread to you and make you sick. Always take steps to stay healthy around your bearded dragon and other pet reptiles.
Where sick people live
This map shows where the 20 people in this Salmonella outbreak lived.
This outbreak may not have been limited to the states with known illnesses, and the true number of sick people was likely much higher than the number reported. This is because many people recover without medical care and are not tested for Salmonella.