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This brief report describes a severe tick infestation and concurrent\n                    <jats:italic>Haemogregarina<\/jats:italic>\n                    spp. infection in an African rock python (\n                    <jats:italic>Python sebae<\/jats:italic>\n                    ) at a private zoo in Abeokuta, Nigeria. Initial clinical evaluation revealed heavy infestations of\n                    <jats:italic>Amblyomma latum<\/jats:italic>\n                    ticks, pronounced facial swelling, incomplete shedding, anorexia, lethargy, and the presence of intraerythrocytic\n                    <jats:italic>Haemogregarina<\/jats:italic>\n                    \u2010like gamonts on stained blood smears. Haematological analysis further showed mild haemoconcentration and elevated leukocyte differentials suggestive of an inflammatory response, potentially caused by a parasitic infection. The treatment protocol consisted of mechanical removal of ticks, oral administration of Ivermectin, and improved husbandry practices to prevent ectoparasite re\u2010infestation. Post\u2010treatment, the python showed a notable clinical improvement, evidenced by resumed feeding and normal shedding within five days. Microscopic examination of blood smears post\u2010treatment confirmed the absence of\n                    <jats:italic>Haemogregarina<\/jats:italic>\n                    \u2010like gamonts, indicating the effectiveness of the therapeutic approach. Overall, the present case report highlights the importance of parasitic surveillance, rapid intervention, and adherence to rigorous husbandry standards to ensure the health and welfare of reptiles in captivity.\n                  <\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.1002\/vms3.70571","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,6,30]],"date-time":"2026-06-30T11:27:21Z","timestamp":1782818841000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Severe Tick Infestation and\n                    <i>Haemogregarina<\/i>\n                    spp. Infection in a Captive African Rock Python (\n                    <i>Python sebae<\/i>\n                    ): A Clinical and Parasitological Case from Nigeria"],"prefix":"10.1002","volume":"12","author":[{"given":"Foluke Adedayo","family":"Akande","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"College of Veterinary Medicine Federal University of Agriculture  Abeokuta Ogun State Nigeria"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Adrian A.","family":"Diaz\u2011Sanchez","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Biology University of Saskatchewan  Saskatoon Saskatchewan Canada"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Adeniyi Olugbenga","family":"Egbetade","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"College of Veterinary Medicine Federal University of Agriculture  Abeokuta Ogun State Nigeria"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Iskiil Oladehinde","family":"Oyenekan","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"College of Veterinary Medicine Federal University of Agriculture  Abeokuta Ogun State Nigeria"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Adeniyi Adekunle","family":"Adebiyi","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"College of Veterinary Medicine Federal University of Agriculture  Abeokuta Ogun State Nigeria"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Iyanu David","family":"Oyemade","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"College of Veterinary Medicine Federal University of Agriculture  Abeokuta Ogun State Nigeria"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Timothy","family":"Bamgbose","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Biological Sciences Microbiology Unit Kings University  Odeomu Osun Nigeria"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Ang\u00e9lique","family":"Foucault\u2011Simonin","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Anses, INRAE \u00c9cole Nationale V\u00e9t\u00e9rinaire d'Alfort UMR BIPAR Laboratoire de Sant\u00e9 Animale  Maisons\u2011Alfort France"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-8660-730X","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Alejandro","family":"Cabezas\u2011Cruz","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Anses, INRAE \u00c9cole Nationale V\u00e9t\u00e9rinaire d'Alfort UMR BIPAR Laboratoire de Sant\u00e9 Animale  Maisons\u2011Alfort France"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]}],"member":"311","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2026,6,30]]},"reference":[{"key":"e_1_2_11_2_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.2478\/s11686\u2010014\u20100241\u20103"},{"key":"e_1_2_11_3_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1023\/a:1008849702810"},{"key":"e_1_2_11_4_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.3390\/ani11010170"},{"key":"e_1_2_11_5_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1016\/j.zool.2019.125723"},{"key":"e_1_2_11_6_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1111\/j.1550\u20107408.1967.tb01983.x"},{"key":"e_1_2_11_7_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.2307\/3282766"},{"key":"e_1_2_11_8_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1139\/z06\u2010044"},{"key":"e_1_2_11_9_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.12968\/vetn.2019.10.1.33"},{"key":"e_1_2_11_10_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.2307\/3283922"},{"key":"e_1_2_11_11_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1098\/rspb.2000.1073"},{"key":"e_1_2_11_12_1","volume-title":"Ticks of Domestic Animals in the Mediterranean region: A Guide to Identification of Species","author":"Estrada\u2010Pe\u00f1a A.","year":"2004"},{"key":"e_1_2_11_13_1","volume-title":"BSAVA Manual of Reptiles. 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