I haven't really heard that much about Nido Virus before.
When I have heard it mentioned, it was usually regarding Green Tree Pythons and some Morelia species.
A recent thread I've been following mentioned a GTP that was purchased from Underground Reptiles. It died after a short display of RI symptoms. That snake was sent in and tested positive for Nido Virus.
A lot of information followed in that thread, and it was mentioned that this Virus has been found in all kinds of pythons, even Boas. One lady mentioned that she lost her entire collection of Ball Pythons to what was presumed as being a new strain of possible Paramyxovirus. As it turns out, it was actually Nido Virus.
Researchers that published a paper in 2014 also studied snakes from other owners whose entire collections got wiped out.
Apparently some snakes can be affected without showing symptoms right away? No-one is 100% sure how it is spread? However, it can wipe out entire collections with nothing much to be done about it.
At this moment I'm researching all I can find, but do not know much, yet. Trying to find that published paper. It all sounds quite concerning to me. People usually don't worry about it, until they get hitAll it takes is one infected snake or possibly, handling an infected snake.
I already change all my clothes and shower before I come near my animals, after I was in a petstore with reptiles or if I were to go to a reptile expo. Quarantine is extremely important as well.
There is more out there, then just IBD (which is commonly known and feared..)
Does anyone know more about Nido virus? Please share if you do..I'm trying to gather as much info and facts as I can.
appreciate it !
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