Ascaridia galliinfection in a checkered keelback (Xenochrophis piscator) snake.
The checkered keelback is also known as Asiatic water snake and is common species of non-venomous snake known to occur in India. The present study report the occurrence ofAscaridia galliinfection in a checkered keelback snake, which was found dead near Veterinary College hostel premises. The post-mortem examination of the snake revealed catarrhal exudate without ingesta in the stomach and showed gastric ulcerations with edema. Large numbers of round worms were packed in the lumen of small intestine with petechial haemorrhages and necrotic enteritis. The nematode parasites were recovered and processed for identification. Based on morphological characters, the worms were identified asA. galliand the intestinal contents of the snake showedA. gallieggs.
Department of Veterinary Parasitology, Veterinary College, KVAFSU, Shimoga, 577204 India.
Ananda K
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Javare Gowda
Department of Veterinary Pathology, Veterinary College, KVAFSU, Shimoga, 577204 India.
B Kavitha
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Rani
Veterinary College, KVAFSU, Shimoga, 577204 India.
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Nandeesha
Veterinary College, KVAFSU, Shimoga, 577204 India.
Yashaswi
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Naravi
Ascaridia galli; Checkered keelback snake; Feces; Postmortem