Snake Fungal Disease Archives - The Orianne Society

This indigo snake from southern Georgia, with a suspect scale behind the eye, was sampled for snake fungal disease.

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Science of Scales

Snake Fungal Disease in Georgia

ByHouston Chandler
August 1, 2024

Snake fungal disease is caused by the fungal pathogen Ophidiomyces ophidiicola, which infects the skin of snakes and causes a wide range of symptoms. These symptoms can range from a few crusty or dry scales to serious lesions and eroding scales that can, in severe cases, be fatal for the infected snake.

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Science of Scales

New Published Research: A protozoan parasite in indigo snake populations

ByHouston Chandler
January 10, 2023

There are a host of threats that have contributed to indigo snake population declines, range contractions, and ultimate listing as Threatened on the Endangered Species Act.