do you have to get a tetanus shot when you get bit by a iguana cause i haven,t and been bit several times. last shot i had was in 1995
2006-07-25 16:57:52 · 13 answers · asked by lizardlover42000 4 in Health ➔ Other - Health
and yes skin was broken actually deep.
2006-07-25 17:02:11 · update #1
Yes....you should have a tetanus shot. And by the way (for the moron who answered earlier)...Tetanus is NOT from rust and can be acquired from animal bites!! It is bacteria that is found in soil. Even gardeners can contract it. You should have a doctor look at your wound if it was deep. Also, iguanas can carry Salmonella!!!
2006-07-25 17:08:17 · answer #1 · answered by Sorscha1373 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get tetanus from an iguana bite. Tetanus is most often found in soil. The iguana itself may not carry it but whatever gets into that bite can infect it.
If you get bit so many times, a little tetanus shot shouldn't bother you.
2006-07-26 07:39:45 · answer #2 · answered by real_sweetheart_76 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By law, they have to report the bite. Your neighbors are really going around telling everyone you are "mean"? Seriously? What are they 5 years old? You shouldn't be mortified, they should be. You did nothing wrong. They need to grow up. @Cody~ No. You have that backwards. Dogs don't walk around with rabies. They have to have the disease in order to pass it on to another mammal. And, you would know if the dog was rabid. And @Sophie~ really? You can't be serious. Dog bites can and DO get infected. In addition, a current tetanus shot is always recommended to ANYONE who is bit by an animal. The poster didn't think she was going to get some weird disease. It's common sense. What point is getting medical care if you lie to your providers. Think with your brain. This person should avoid treatment and put themselves at risk because of someone elses badly behaved dog? I think not. My dog is 15 and she doesn't go around biting people. And if she did, I would WANT the person to go to the doctor and make sure they were okay.
2016-03-26 22:25:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the skin has been broken, yes. You're due for another shot anyway, if you haven't had a booster since 1995.
I hate Iguanas. They're mean, easily rattled, unfriendly, and unsociable. I never did understand why people liked those things.
2006-07-25 17:06:31 · answer #4 · answered by Sushiboy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tetnus shots are for blood poisining. And animal bite can cause that so yes you should be up to date if you've been bite by any animal..They say 10 years usually you shoul have one more frequently than that. My hubby lobsters and gets alot of infections due to the bait. His doc has him have one every 5 years and hes gotten blood poisining twice and had to have IV antibiotics.
2006-07-25 17:07:06 · answer #5 · answered by cin_ann_43 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Iggies carry salonella only if you dont keep their living space clean. but, bacteria is bacteria and should be taken seriously a whip from his tail can cause a bacteria infection too if it brakes skin. I and my grandkids get bit all the time
If you don't see a doc keep it very clean and watch for redness & swelling get to a doc the minute you see either of these
Also don't stop picking up your Ig because he will continue to bite just because he will know he gets away with it.
2006-07-25 17:20:24 · answer #6 · answered by omapat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tetanus lasts 10 years so you are safe, and tetanus is for metal not animal bites.
and iguana bite is as harmfull as a cat bite, you will be fine
2006-07-25 17:00:50 · answer #7 · answered by Bonnie G 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Mines bit me 6 or 7 times when I was trying to wash him and I've never got a shot..Your friend in Tennessee...ROB
2006-07-25 17:01:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not really your iguana thinks your hand is food but if is deep then probaly you should get a shot
2006-07-28 06:16:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are past 10 years, I would go in and get one as you are due in any case.
2006-07-25 17:01:10 · answer #10 · answered by PreviouslyChap 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋