Can Lizards Harm Babies?

Can Lizards Harm Babies? Can lizards harm babies? Because young children are more likely to get sick from harmful germs that animals can carry, CDC recommends that children under 5 years old avoid contact with the following animals: Reptiles (lizards, snakes, and turtles) Amphibians (frogs, toads, newts, and salamanders) Can kids touch lizards? Children, people