So, most of the info I've garnered on this particular afflicting organism has been here on the forum, and given it's potential to manifest itself in rads, I've been rolling some questions over in my mind. Has I. Coccidiosis ever been documented in Testudo marginata, Testudo ibera, Testudo hermanni, or Testudo horsfieldi? Can these animals serve as carriers that can then spread it? How prevalent is this disease among captive bred sulcata and leopard populations? Has there been any study regarding the prevalence of this? I would imagine there are passive carriers of this organism. How prevalent is this? Have there been notable cases of such passive carriers spreading the disease?
I have so many questions regarding this malady, with special concern to how common it can become. I mean, one thought that crossed my mind was concerning the adaptability of this organism. Honestly, my collection of tortoises has been relatively stable for close to a decade. Heck, the only new additions I've had during that time were some marginateds from Gary and Chris, and none of those animals have had any contact with my adults or other hatchlings, and they joined my group over two years ago.
This new rad has been isolated in her own enclosure. I'm planning on getting a few more rads early next month, and each one of them is getting their own enclosure. Sure, some may see that as overkill, but ya'll know what a separation zealot I am. Anywho, what's the deal with this thing?
T.G.
I have so many questions regarding this malady, with special concern to how common it can become. I mean, one thought that crossed my mind was concerning the adaptability of this organism. Honestly, my collection of tortoises has been relatively stable for close to a decade. Heck, the only new additions I've had during that time were some marginateds from Gary and Chris, and none of those animals have had any contact with my adults or other hatchlings, and they joined my group over two years ago.
This new rad has been isolated in her own enclosure. I'm planning on getting a few more rads early next month, and each one of them is getting their own enclosure. Sure, some may see that as overkill, but ya'll know what a separation zealot I am. Anywho, what's the deal with this thing?
T.G.