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Revista MVZ Córdoba
Print version ISSN 0122-0268On-line version ISSN 1909-0544
Abstract
CARRASCAL V, Juan; OVIEDO S, Teresa; MONSALVE B, Santiago and TORRES M, Ana. Amblyomma dissimile (Acari: Ixodidae) PARASITE OF Boa constrictor IN COLOMBIA. Rev.MVZ Cordoba [online]. 2009, vol.14, n.2, pp.1745-1749. ISSN 0122-0268.
Objective. To describe ticks found in two Boa constrictor specimens. Materials and methods. 37 ticks were collected from two adults of Boa constrictor, the parasites were preserved in alcohol 70% and later identified through various keys. The specimens were brought to the Center for Care and Assessment of Wildlife in Montería, Córdoba, Colombia. Results. All the ticks were identified as Amblyomma dissimile, of which 9 were females, 24 males and 4 nymphs. Conclusions. The identification of species of ectoparasites of Boa constrictor contribute to properly maintain this specie in captivity and provides data to establish preventive measures and treatment, also helps in understanding the parasitic agents of wildlife.
Keywords : Amblyomma dissimile; Boa constrictor; Colombia.