Endo parasitic Infection in a Captive Reticulated Python (Malayopython reticulatus) : a Case Report
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Date
2019-04
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Publisher
Indian Veterinary Association, Chennai
Abstract
A reticulated python (Malayopython reticulatus)
aged two and half years maintained at
Snake Park, Guindy, Chennai with history of
inappetance, dullness and watery foul smelling
diarrhoea was referred to the Department of
Wildlife Science, Madras Veterinary College.
Microscopic examination of intestinal contents
revealed presence of ascarid and strongyle eggs.
The snake became normal and active after ten
days post treatment with pyrantel pamoate @ 5
mg/kg orally.
Description
TNV_IVJ_Apr2019_96(04)_80-81
Keywords
Veterinary Science, Wildlife Science