Book 32, Question 133 · Video
Why is hand-washing a must after meeting a reptile?
Healthy-looking turtles, lizards, and snakes can carry germs such as Salmonella on their skin. The germs don’t bother the reptile, but they can make people sick. After you touch a reptile or anything from its home, wash your hands well with soap and water for at least twenty seconds. Don’t touch your face or food first. Soap helps wash the germs away.
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Intro
Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. Why is hand-washing a must after meeting a reptile?
The Big Idea
You touched a turtle or a lizard. What should you do next? Wash your hands!
Hidden Germs
Step one: Hidden Germs. Healthy-looking turtles, lizards, and snakes can carry germs such as Salmonella on their skin. The germs don't bother the reptile, but they can make people sick.
Wash Well
Step two: Wash Well. After you touch a reptile or anything from its home, wash your hands well with soap and water for at least twenty seconds. Scrub palms, backs, fingers, and thumbs.
Hands Off First
Step three: Hands Off First. Don't touch your face or food before washing. Soap helps wash the germs away.
A Closer Look
Let's take a closer look! On reptiles. Washes away. 20 seconds. Wait first.
Quick Facts
Quick facts! Soap pulls germs away from your skin. Reptiles can carry germs. Wash for twenty seconds. Keep hands off your face.
Think Like a Scientist
Now, think like a scientist! Practice washing hands with a grown-up. Sing the alphabet song twice. Use soap on your palms and backs. Scrub your fingers and thumbs. Rinse and dry well.
Outro
Healthy-looking reptiles can carry germs like Salmonella that make people sick. After touching a reptile or anything from its home, wash with soap and water for at least twenty seconds, and don't touch your face or food first. Science is amazing! Remember, every big discovery starts with a small question. Keep looking, keep learning, and keep asking why! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!