HI there. I don't think you have anything to worry about from what I've read. Here's a statement from one site.
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Head lice are small insects that live on the heads of humans. Lice eggs (nits) firmly attach themselves to individual hairs and hatch about 7-10 days later if not removed. Head lice can’t live on pets or other animals, and lice from animals can’t live on humans. Lice can’t fly or jump from one person to another. They are spread by direct head-to-head contact or by sharing hats and clothing, combs, brushes, etc. , that have been used by a person who has lice at the time. Frequent bathing or shampooing with regular soap and shampoo will NOT prevent or get rid of head lice. Anyone can catch this nuisance disease.
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And another....
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*Rubber gloves and protective clothing should be worn when handling wildlife with skin conditions.
*Although lice from animals cannot be transferred to humans, if wildlife are handled lice may initially crawl onto humans, causing a minor irritation, but do not remain for long.
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