We discovered lethal new fungal diseases in wild Australian reptiles. It's time to act fast
Phys.org
March 4, 2026
When a coastal carpet python was brought into a wildlife hospital in South East Queensland in August 2024, vets were confronted with something they didn't recognize. The python had damaged scales, crusted lesions across its body and a mysterious fungal infection that defied explanation.
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Originally published on Phys.org on 3/4/2026