Indian Journal of Animal Research
SCOPUSWeb of Science
  • Year: 2008
  • Volume: 42
  • Issue: 3

Incidence of ophidascariosis in a reticulated python

  • Author:
  • M.G. Jayathangaraj, S. Gomathinayagam1, K. Senthilkumar2, R. Vijayakumar
  • Total Page Count: 1
  • Page Number: 234 to 234

Department of Wildlife Science, Madras Veterinary College, Chennai-600 007, India.

1Dept. of Parasitology, Madras Veterinary College, Chennai-7.

Abstract

Incidence of ophidascariosis was reported in a reticulated python reared in Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Vandalur. The sub-globular and thick shelled egg with compact yolk confirmed the presence of ophidascarid egg in python and the signs and therapy have been discussed.