First Documented Case of Snake Fungal Disease in a Freeranging Wild Snake in Louisiana

• Published in: Southeastern naturalist (Steuben, Me.) Vol. 15; no. 1; pp. N4 - N6
• Main Authors: Glorioso, Brad M., Waddle, J. Hardin, Green, D. Earl, Lorch, Jeffrey M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Eagle Hill Institute 01.01.2016

Snake fungal disease (SFD) is a recently documented mycotic disease characterized by scabs or crusty scales, subcutaneous nodules, abnormal molting, cloudiness of the eyes (not associated with molting), and localized thickening or crusting of the skin. SFD has been documented in many species in the...