EPISODE · Jun 4, 2021 · 1H 20M
27 | Snake Fungal Disease with Dr. Matthew Allender
from Snake Talk · host The Orianne Society
Dr. Matthew Allender is a Professor of Veterinary Clinical Medicine and Director of the Wildlife Epidemiology Lab at the University of Illinois. He documented the first case of Snake Fungal Disease in Snakes. Chris and Matt discuss Snake Fungal Disease including its potential origins, specific case studies, variation in disease among snake species, and the most pressing research needs. They also discuss Ranavirus which is best known as a disease in amphibians but has also been shown to impact reptile populations. Connect with Chris on Facebook, Instagram or at The Orianne Society. Shop Snake Talk merch. If you like what you’ve been hearing on this podcast, consider supporting The Orianne Society today.
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Dr. Matthew Allender is a Professor of Veterinary Clinical Medicine and Director of the Wildlife Epidemiology Lab at the University of Illinois. He documented the first case of Snake Fungal Disease in Snakes. Chris and Matt discuss Snake Fungal Disease including its potential origins, specific case studies, variation in disease among snake species, and the most pressing research needs. They also discuss Ranavirus which is best known as a disease in amphibians but has also been shown to impact reptile populations.
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