Oldherper- I just did some reading on Crypto, though I didn't find anything specific to infection and symptoms in snakes. I will definitely advise my vet of the possible suspect.
What symptoms would you describe for infection by Cryptosporidium in snakes? Also, how would infection be determined? The vet aspirated 3 cc's of clear fluid from the swelling and it's off to the lab so I don't have the results yet. Would Crypto show up on a slide of the aspirated fluid? I am unable to provide a fecal sample, as the snake has not fed since mid December (and not knowing he would be ill, I didn't save a sample when I cleaned cages the first week of January). Prior to the noticable swelling in January, I did put the male snake into a female snakes tub for breeding. So now I've got at least two snakes to worry over (And I'll watch the other 9 that are also in the rack). Where can I purchase Roccal-D/Quaternary Ammonia solution for cage disinfection? Is it commonly available?
Thanks for your help!
Lora

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