Mortality event in rainbow snakes linked to snake fungal disease, United States
December 4, 2025
We report mortality in rainbow snakes in Virginia and North Carolina, USA, linked to snake fungal disease caused by Ophidiomyces ophidiicola. During 2013–2023, we observed 46 dead rainbow snakes with lesions indicative of snake fungal disease, noted elevated disease severity compared with other species, and recorded fewer live snakes over time.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Title | Mortality event in rainbow snakes linked to snake fungal disease, United States |
| DOI | 10.3201/eid3111.250547 |
| Authors | Dane Conley, Gaelle Blanvillain, Jaimie L. Miller, Kate E. Langwig, John Kleopfer, Jeffrey M. Lorch, Joseph R. Hoyt |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
| Index ID | 70275650 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | National Wildlife Health Center |