Emerging and Contagious Diseases in Captive and Wild Chelonians

by Heather A. Bjornebo, DVM, DABVP(Reptile-Amphibian Practice), CertAqV Introduction: The risk of spreading disease amongst both captive and wild populations continues to rise as tortoises and turtles continue increase in popularity in the pet trade. A number of important contagious diseases have already been identified and can cause significant morbidity and mortality in these species.…