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Although amoebic, bacterial and mycotic pathogens have been found to be responsible for the non-specific clinical sign of stargazing, the aetiologic agents which cause meningoencephalitis in snakes most frequently are viruses, especially paramyxovirus, reovirus and lentivirus, although several others also can induce this serious neurologic sign.
 
Although amoebic, bacterial and mycotic pathogens have been found to be responsible for the non-specific clinical sign of stargazing, the aetiologic agents which cause meningoencephalitis in snakes most frequently are viruses, especially paramyxovirus, reovirus and lentivirus, although several others also can induce this serious neurologic sign.
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This juvenile boa constrictor is displaying a behaviour known as ‘stargazing’.


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How can this physical sign be employed in formulating a tentative diagnosis and prognosis for recovery? Link to Article


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