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Some Diseases affecting Loggerhead Turtle Hatchlings in Captivity

Published in: The Journal of the Herpetological Association of Africa
Volume 38 , issue 1, pages: 10–13

DOI: 10.1080/04416651.1990.9650274

Author(s): G.E. WendtUniversity of Port Elizabeth, , I.S. DavidsonUniversity of Port Elizabeth, ,

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Abstract

Loggerhead Turtle hatchlings were reared under controlled conditions at the University of Port Elizabeth, to an age of 97 weeks. Various diseases were encountered during this period. The symptoms observed and the treatments applied are discussed.

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