SALMONELLOSIS DUE TO SALMONELLA-HOUTEN IN CAPTIVE DAY GECKOS (GENUS -PHELSUMA GRAY)

Two species of Sabnonella are reported from captive Phelsuma spp., one of which (Salmonella houten), was pathogenic. Twelve geekos developed clinical signs of anorexia, diarrhoea, dehydration and cachexia. Ten died over a period of eight weeks and deaths occurred three to six wee ks from the commencement of illness. Necropsy findings included dehydr ation, emaciation and liver necrosis. Salmonella houten was isolated T he response of sick geekos to antibiotics and supportive therapy is di scussed.