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The effects of feed and environmental factors have been studied in ecdysis process in Indian rock python. Ten experimental animals were observed in captivity and it was noted that ecdysis was more rapid during summer compared to winter. Furthermore, ticks and mites were recorded during both the seasons while internal parasite species belong to genus Pseudomonas, Staphylococcus and Streptococcus were recorded from Python molurus. Higher temperature and humidity accelerated the ecdysis process.

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Ecdysis;
Parasitism;
Mite;
Tick;
Seasonality;
Python molurus
Subject
Infections;
Humidity;
Feces;
Salmonella;
Parasites;
Antibiotics;
Captivity;
Bacteria;
Microbiota;
Rocks;
Ectoparasites;
Snakes;
Seasonal variations;
Environmental factors;
Ticks;
Molting;
High temperature;
Python molurus
Taxonomic term
Python molurus
Identifier / keyword
Ecdysis; Ecdysis; Parasitism; Mite; Tick; Seasonality; Python molurus; Parasites; Environmental factors; Indian python; Seasonal changes
Title
Seasonal Variation in Ecdysis Process and Parasitic Prevalence in Indian Rock Python(Python molurus)
Author
Sumaira; Syed Mohsin Bukhari; Maqsood Iram; Javid, Arshad; Hussain, Ali; Ali, Waqas; Khalil Ur Rehman; Andleeb, Shahla; Baboo, Irfan; Nimra Khalid
Publication title
Pakistan Journal of Zoology; Lahore
Volume
52
Issue
6
First page
2341
Publication year
2020
Publication date
Dec 2020
Publisher
The Zoological Society of Pakistan
Place of publication
Lahore
Country of publication
Pakistan
Publication subject
Biology--Zoology
ISSN
00309923
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
Document type
Journal Article
ProQuest document ID
2462369986
Document URL
https://www.proquest.com/scholarly-journals/seasonal-variation-ecdysis-process-parasitic/docview/2462369986/se-2?accountid=208611
Copyright
(c)2020 Pakistan Journal of Zoology
Last updated
2024-10-07
Database
ProQuest One Academic