Can parasites be passed from specie to specie?

[dubrock.richard]

Gecko to snake or vice versa?

 

[acpart]

I imagine it depends on the parasite. Some parasites are specific to a particular species, or genus or family and others may be more generalized. Think about how we're told to wash our hands after handling reptiles since if they're carrying salmonella, humans can get that from them.

Aliza