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Diseases of reptiles. Pages in category "Reptile diseases" The following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
Inclusion body disease (IBD) is an infectious and invariably fatal viral disease affecting captive specimens of the boid family of snakes, particularly Boa constrictor. It has been recognized since the mid-1970s.
A reptile with spinal osteoarthropathy does not require a large vivarium. Like all vivaria it needs to be heated according to the particular reptile's needs, with a dark hiding area (e.g. a log or dark box), normal substrate and clean water for the reptile to access. It is advisable not to have anything too high for them to climb because the ...
Viral Diseases of Amphibians More information on Ranavirus and other pathogens impacting amphibian populations, including Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis and Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans can be found at the Southeast Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation disease task team web-page.
Reptile diseases (7 P) E. Extinct reptiles (6 C, 26 P) P. Parasites of reptiles (1 C, 23 P) Prehistoric reptiles (10 C, 6 P) R. Reptile common names (1 C, 19 P)
Psittacosis—also known as parrot fever, and ornithosis—is a zoonotic infectious disease in humans caused by a bacterium called Chlamydia psittaci and contracted from infected parrots, such as macaws, cockatiels, and budgerigars, and from pigeons, sparrows, ducks, hens, gulls and many other species of birds.
Arthropods are common vectors of disease. A vector is an organism which spreads disease-causing parasites or pathogens from one host to another. Invertebrates spread bacterial, viral and protozoan pathogens by two main mechanisms.
Facilities that have a high influx of reptiles entering and leaving with poor sanitary conditions, such as pet stores or reptile importation facilities, are particularly vulnerable. Cryptosporidium varanii has been reported in at least 57 reptilian species, including captive Leopard geckos ( Eublepharis macularius ).