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studiocham
at Wed Jan 31 18:10:03 2007 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by studiocham ]
>>have in commmon. I wonder if it's some sort of bio
>>control. I know they are trying get rid of the veileds
The condition of the wild jax appears very similar to a condition observed in deremensis. This is significant because deremensis are a Trioceros species, like jax. The spread of the black color, the quick death, etc. are similar, if not indeed the same. Here are pix of deremensis with the condition:
http://www.wildeyereptiles.com/cpg132/displayimage.php?album=16&pos=14
http://www.wildeyereptiles.com/cpg132/displayimage.php?album=16&pos=15
http://www.wildeyereptiles.com/cpg132/displayimage.php?album=16&pos=16
http://www.wildeyereptiles.com/cpg132/displayimage.php?album=16&pos=17
These are not my animals, I just have permission to post their pix, and I was told that they did not get a conclusive diagnosis. The deremensis was/were well cared for captive(s), not from nor kept anywhere near HI. What is happening to the jax may be related to this condition in the deremensis, which would reduce a likelihood of it being a state-sponsored population bio control. It's probably naturally occurring.
A necropsy of a freshly dead jax, AND a biopsy of living affected tissue is necessary for a solid diagnosis. If cost prohibitive, call the local college and find out if their biology or herp dept would be interested in studying the affected animals. There are ways to reach professionals and help these animals without breaking the bank.
*Thank you WER, for your permission to share these pix.*
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Kristina Francis
www.melleridiscovery.com
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RE: Sick wild jacksons - studiocham, Wed Jan 31 18:10:03 2007