Mortality event in rainbow snakes linked to snake fungal disease, United States
Emerging Infectious Diseases
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Abstract
We report mortality in rainbow snakes in Virginia and North Carolina, USA, linked to snake fungal disease caused by Ophidiomyces ophidiicola. During 2013–2023, we observed 46 dead rainbow snakes with lesions indicative of snake fungal disease, noted elevated disease severity compared with other species, and recorded fewer live snakes over time.
Suggested Citation
Conley, D., Blanvillain, G., Miller, J.L., Langwig, K.E., Kleopfer, J., Lorch, J., and Hoyt, J.R., 2025, Mortality event in rainbow snakes linked to snake fungal disease, United States: Emerging Infectious Diseases, v. 31, no. 11, p. 2190-2194, https://doi.org/10.3201/eid3111.250547.
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| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Mortality event in rainbow snakes linked to snake fungal disease, United States |
| Series title | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
| DOI | 10.3201/eid3111.250547 |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue | 11 |
| Publication Date | December 04, 2025 |
| Year Published | 2025 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
| Contributing office(s) | National Wildlife Health Center |
| Description | 5 p. |
| First page | 2190 |
| Last page | 2194 |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina, Virginia |
| Other Geospatial | Back Bay region |