Health survey of wild and captive bog turtles (Clemmys muhlenbergii) in North Carolina and Virginia

Abstract:

Blood samples, fecal samples, and cloacal swabs were collected from 42 bog turtles (Clemmys muhlenbergii), including 14 wild males, 22 wild females, three captive males, and three captive females, in Virginia and North Carolina, USA. Samples were analyzed for hematologic and plasma chemistry values, Mycoplasma sp. antibodies, intestinal parasites, and normal cloacal flora.

Año de publicación:

2002

Keywords:

• Mycoplasma sp
• Hematology
• Clemmys muhlenbergii
• Parasitology
• Turtle

Fuente:

scopus