Pregnancy and Snake Keeping

[Artemis]

Here is a fun question, and one I wouldnt dream of asking an OB/GYN.

Since snakes naturally carry salmonella, and they bite into rats and could potentially bite you with their undoubtedly bacteria laden mouths, is it a bad idea to continue working with my snakes if I am pregnant?
(and Im not saying I am... not sure yet...)

I ask because my husband is still terrified of my snakes, and he isnt about to start feeding them and cleaning out their enclosures, so that still leaves only me.

I know catboxes are bad because of the toxoplasmosis (which fortunately he can handle!) but it got me wondering if cleaning enclosures and risking bites (which still has yet to happen, knock on wood) is a good idea if you arent just worried about yourself?

Thoughts guys?

Thanks

Artemis