I did not know how serious this condition is , i read about it and have always been super clean with my enclosure and never ever make a habit of snake mixing at all , But i will most certainly be more cautious all together.
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Yeah, it's very serious, and a lotta new herpers are totally unaware of it. Hopefully, they pay attention to the threads posted.
OPMV and IBD come straight to my mind every time i see a new herper post - Is it ok to put my snakes together and questions similar.
im reletivly new to this amazing hobby but iv neva herd of these 2 things wat do they stand for and wat are they exactly ?
Ophidian paramyxovirus (OPMV) In laymans terms a virus that affects the neurological pathways in the brain, with no cure or test to diagnose it. Probably introduced with the smuggling of exotic species. Is fatal, and several strains are thought to exist. Many outbreaks this season and whole collections wiped out. Possible spread from RI or mites or made hygeine.
Inclusion Body Disorder (IBD):- Also Fatal, inclusion bodies in brain, introduced.
im reletivly new to this amazing hobby but iv neva herd of these 2 things wat do they stand for and wat are they exactly ?
So when my olive cruises around on the grass like a typan in a striking position he's ok would you say.
This is part of the reason why WA is against the importation of herps.
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