DERMATITE ÚMIDA EM PÍTON BIRMANESA ALBINA (PYTHON BIVITTATUS): RELATO DE CASO

AbstractThe composition of wildlife communities can have strong effects on transmission of zoonotic vector-borne pathogens, with more diverse communities often supporting lower infection prevalence in vectors (dilution effect). The introduced Burmese python, Python bivittatus, is eliminating large and medium-sized mammals throughout southern Florida, USA, impacting local communities and the ecology of zoonotic pathogens. We investigated invasive predator-mediated impacts on ecology of Everglades virus (EVEV), a zoonotic pathogen endemic to Florida that circulates in mosquito-rodent cycle. Using binomial generalized linear mixed effects models of field data at areas of high and low python densities, we show that increasing diversity of dilution host (non-rodent mammals) is associated with decreasing blood meals on amplifying hosts (cotton rats), and that increasing cotton rat host use is associated with increasing EVEV infection in vector mosquitoes. The Burmese python has caused a dramatic decrease in mammal diversity in southern Florida, which has shifted vector host use towards EVEV amplifying hosts (rodents), resulting in an indirect increase in EVEV infection prevalence in vector mosquitoes, putatively elevating human transmission risk. Our results indicate that an invasive predator can impact wildlife communities in ways that indirectly affect human health, highlighting the need for conserving biological diversity and natural communities.

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Initial dispersal behavior and survival of non-native juvenile Burmese pythons (Python bivittatus) in South Florida

BMC Zoology ◽

10.1186/s40850-021-00098-2 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Shannon E. Pittman ◽

Ian A. Bartoszek

Keyword(s):

Invasive Species ◽

Management Practices ◽

South Florida ◽

Movement Behavior ◽

Forested Wetland ◽

Common Source ◽

Vital Rates ◽

Natural Habitats ◽

Dispersal Behavior ◽

Python Bivittatus

Abstract Background Dispersal behavior is a critical component of invasive species dynamics, impacting both spatial spread and population density. In South Florida, Burmese pythons (Python bivittatus) are an invasive species that disrupt ecosystems and have the potential to expand their range northward. Control of python populations is limited by a lack of information on movement behavior and vital rates, especially within the younger age classes. We radio-tracked 28 Burmese pythons from hatching until natural mortality for approximately 3 years. Pythons were chosen from 4 clutches deposited by adult females in 4 different habitats: forested wetland, urban interface, upland pine, and agricultural interface. Results Known-fate survival estimate was 35.7% (95% CI = 18% - 53%) in the first 6 months, and only 2 snakes survived 3 years post hatching. Snakes moving through ‘natural’ habitats had higher survival than snakes dispersing through ‘modified’ habitats in the first 6- months post-hatching. Predation was the most common source of mortality. Snakes from the agricultural interface utilized canals and displayed the largest net movements. Conclusions Our results suggest that pythons may have lower survival if clutches are deposited in or near urbanized areas. Alternatively, juvenile pythons could quickly disperse to new locations by utilizing canals that facilitate linear movement. This study provides critical information about behavioral and life history characteristics of juvenile Burmese pythons that will inform management practices.

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Haematological reference of snakes: Amazon tree boa (Corallus hortulanus, Linnaeus, 1758) and Burmenese Python (Python bivittatus, Kuhl, 1820) in captive

Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia ◽

10.1590/1678-4162-9865 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 70 (4) ◽

pp. 1172-1178

Author(s):

A.E. Quadrini ◽

V.C. Garcia ◽

B.C. Freire ◽

M.F.M. Martins

Keyword(s):

Blood Count ◽

Complete Blood Count ◽

Leukocyte Count ◽

Differential Leukocyte Count ◽

Healthy State ◽

The Family ◽

In Captivity ◽

Clinical Diagnoses ◽

Maintenance Techniques ◽

Python Bivittatus

ABSTRACT Hematology has become important for making clinical diagnoses in snakes because maintenance techniques in captivity have been improving and increasing their life expectancy. The emergence of diseases in captivity requires the creation of parameters to understand the species in their healthy state. The possible association between the onset of neoplasia, immunosuppression, and viral infection are also important factors to consider. Thus, hematology is a fundamental tool for observing the responses of animals to diseases and treatments. The present study aims to study hematology between two species of snakes and compare the profiles observed with published results. Blood samples were collected from 16 male and female snakes: seven Corallus hortulanus from the family Boidae and nine Python bivittatus from the family Pythonidae belonging to the Biological Museum of the Butantan Institute, São Paulo, Brazil. Complete blood count results including blood smear, total erythrocyte count, leukocytes, and differential leukocyte count were evaluated. The data obtained in this study could help with the diagnosis, the treatment of snakes in captive conditions and in of nature conservation programs.

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Response of Python Bivittatus Snake Keepers to the Regulation System for Life Protection

The 1st Virtual Conference on Social Science in Law, Political Issue and Economic Development ◽

10.2478/9788366675377-004 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 26-31

Author(s):

Erwan Baharudin ◽

Ernawati

Keyword(s):

Regulation System ◽

Python Bivittatus

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Sightings of Burmese Pythons (Python bivittatus) in and around the Valmiki Tiger Reserve, Bihar, India

Reptiles & Amphibians ◽

10.17161/randa.v27i3.14906 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 27 (3) ◽

pp. 519-521

Author(s):

Shariq Shafi ◽

Abhishek ◽

Kamlesh K. Maurya ◽

Gaurav Ojha ◽

Ambarish Mall ◽

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Keyword(s):

Tiger Reserve ◽

Python Bivittatus

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UNILATERAL SPECTACULOTOMY ON A BURMESE PYTHON (Python bivittatus) WITH SUBSPECTACULAR ABSCESS: A CASE REPORT

Jurnal Riset Veteriner Indonesia (Journal of The Indonesian Veterinary Research) ◽

10.20956/jrvi.v4i1.8445 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Puveanthan Nagappan Govendan ◽

Lynn Kaat Laura Kurniawan

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Oral Cavity ◽

Physical Examination ◽

Respiratory Infection ◽

Chief Complaint ◽

Intravenous Catheter ◽

Topical Antibiotic ◽

Female Adult ◽

Python Bivittatus ◽

The Right

A three year old female adult albino Python bivittatus weighing 12 kilograms was presented with a chief complaint of right spectacle growth and whitening. The snake also had a respiratory infection which started about 2 weeks prior to being presented. Physical examination showed bubbly nostrils, inflammation on the right eye, inflammation on the right palatum of the oral cavity, and crackling sound during auscultation when exhaling and hissing. The snake was diagnosed with subspectacular abscess and respiratory infection. Spectaculotomy was performed under general and local anesthesia. All abscesses were removed using a sterile sexing probe while continuously flushing the eye. Topical antiseptic was diluted and flushed into the eye before topical antibiotic eye ointment was applied. Post-operative treatment included daily flushing using an intravenous catheter, eye ointment application, and administration of systemic antibiotic and NSAID to treat the co-related respiratory infection. Three weeks after the surgery the snake went through ecdysis, after which the snake regained its appetite and recovery was thereafter significantly improved.

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