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RE: Rare Bacteria

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Posted by: markg at Mon May 19 18:28:22 2008   [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by markg ]  
   

Edwardsiella Tarda

E. tarda can occur in the intestinal tract of snakes. It can easily survive in water (as in water bowls) and is passed via fecal to oral fashion. It occurs in fish and mammals too, so one cannot blame snakes completely. It can come from cats, dogs, horses, etc.

I'm sure the doctor told you this - always wash your hands after touching the snake or servicing the cage and water bowl.

You can call a vet and see if they will be able to look for that specific bacteria in a sample of the snake's feces.
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Mark

   

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