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27 | Snake Fungal Disease with Dr. Matthew Allender

27 | Snake Fungal Disease with Dr. Matthew Allender

FromSnake Talk


27 | Snake Fungal Disease with Dr. Matthew Allender

FromSnake Talk

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Length:
80 minutes
Released:
Jun 4, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

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.
Released:
Jun 4, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Faced with a world that instinctually persecutes snakes, Dr. Jenkins talks with the foremost experts on snake biology and conservation. The discussions range widely including topics such as snake ecology, snakebites, and captive breeding. All of the conversations have the same goal, to help the listener increase their knowledge and leave behind any irrational fears of snakes.