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| Red123 |
Posted - 09/02/2011 : 15:02:58
One of my snakes is going to be tested for this (amebiasis) as its sypmtoms fit to a t. It will also be tested for other parasites. I know parasites are generally passed by contact with other infected snakes or through prey items carrying the parasites but what I want to know is;
Can snakes be infected with parasites inparticular Amebiasis via a log hide complete with bark which was from a freshly cut tree?
Thanks |
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| mikerichards |
Posted - 09/02/2011 : 21:43:49
ok, to be fair though, there are a number of things that can cause that, the first port of call would be worms, flagyllates which live in the intestines, an amoeba wouldnt be the first choice. |
| Red123 |
Posted - 09/02/2011 : 20:37:56
Symptoms are as follows;
No appetite
losing weight from 604g to 577g in less than 4 weeks
inactive
frequent small poops containing blood and slimy and very very smelly!
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| mikerichards |
Posted - 09/02/2011 : 19:26:16
Whats your symptoms?? as i said, amebiasas is not something i have come across before. Internal parasites are not really something you can speculate at really, there are so many different things it could be, with the majority of them giving you very similar symptoms. |
| Red123 |
Posted - 09/02/2011 : 19:16:20
Just read the link you posted for me and it has just answered my question and some others worryingly! |
| Red123 |
Posted - 09/02/2011 : 19:14:33
As I said it has yet to be confirmed and at the moment it is speculation from the vet. They want a faecal sample but snakes never seem to go when you want them to there is talk of a cloacal wash(spelling?) being done so things can be sorted hopefully. Am I right in thinking that amebiasis can be fatal and even a more common parasite infestation can be? |
| mikerichards |
Posted - 09/02/2011 : 19:07:34
quote:
Originally posted by mikerichards
http://www.petmd.com/reptile/conditions/digestive/c_rp_amebiasis
Have a look here, i think that should answer all your questions.
How did the vet test for it?? although its quite a common ailment in wild animals, i havent heard of it before in captive animals, even Kate wasnt sure and she works in a vet lab!!
In answer to your Q, its highly unlikely to have come from the bark.
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| mikerichards |
Posted - 09/02/2011 : 19:02:47
http://www.petmd.com/reptile/conditions/digestive/c_rp_amebiasis
Have a look here, i think that should answer all your questions.
How did the vet test for it?? although its quite a common ailment in wild animals, i havent heard of it before in captive animals, even Kate wasnt sure and she works in a vet lab!! |
