Snakes

Among the many dangerous wild creatures that populate the environment. In reality, Cryptosporidium serpentis is a true animal species: Cryptosporidium serpentis is a protozoal parasite that infects the gastrointestinal tract of snakes. Sporated oocysts of C. serpentis are intermittently shed in the fas, and transmission is primarily via fecal-oral route. C. serpentis is a gastric parasite, mainly colonizing the stomach. Unlike Momlian Cryptosporidium - that is usually self-limiting - C. serpentis remains chronic and in most cases, eventually lethal in snakes ounces an animal has become symptomatic. However, recent advancements in detection have led to the identification of healthy carrier animals some of which have thus far remained in good health for years and cast doubt on assumptions about the lethality of