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    A case of eperythrozoonosis in royal python (Python requis) in zoological garden in Ibadan, Nigeria
    (Sokoto Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 2010-12) Sonibare, A. O.; Kumshe, H. A; Adejinmi, J. O.; Ajuwape, A. T. P.; Adedokun, O. A.; Adedokun, R. A. M.; Ayoade, G.O.; Akinboye, G.B.
    Eperythrozoonosis in Royal python reported. Clinical observations included dullness, paleness and jaundiced mucous membrane. Parasitological examination revealed rickettsiae, Eperythrozoon. Stressful condition associated with Royal python in captivity resulted in lower immunity and development of evident infection. Routine screening of Royal Python's prey to prevent transfer of ticks by contact is advocated.
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    Infestation of royal python (python regius) with ticks amblyomma hebraeum in Ibadan Zoo, Nigeria
    (Tropical Veterinarian, 2003) Ajuwape, A. T. P.; Sonibare, A. O.; Adedokun, R. A.; Adedokun, O. A.; Adejinmi, J.O.; Akinboye, D.G.
    Tick infestation in royal python is reported. Clinical signs included dullness and inactivity evident in reaction to its prey. Parasitological examination revealed Amblyomma hebraeum. Epidemiological investigation showed WAD goat with external parasite within the reptile area.