Changes

Regurgitation of mucus covered prey three to four days after eating, weight loss and a firm mid-body swelling are the usual clinical signs.  Regurgitation may be episodic.  

Regurgitation of mucus covered prey three to four days after eating, weight loss and a firm mid-body swelling are the usual clinical signs.  Regurgitation may be episodic.  

'''For more information on physical examinations, see''' [[Snake Physical Examination]].

'''For more information on physical examinations of snakes, see''' [[Snake Physical Examination]].

 

==Diagnosis==

==Diagnosis==

Cryptosporidiosis can be insidious and go unnoticed until pathologic changes are advanced. It is diagnosed by several methods, but often established on [[Snake Necropsy|necropsy]].

Cryptosporidiosis can be insidious and go unnoticed until pathologic changes are advanced. It is diagnosed by several methods, but often established on [[Snake Necropsy|necropsy]].