Haemoproteus species infection and blister disease in a captive royal python (Python regius): A case report

Abstract

This case report describes a royal python (Python regius) housed in a Zoological Garden that was presented to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital University of Ibadan, Nigeria with extensive skin ulcers, anorexia, and subsequent diagnosis of blister disease and severe anaemia. The python's condition deteriorated. Necropsy revealed haemorrhage bleeding, anaemia, healing skin ulcers, and Haemoproteus species infection.