Nephrectomy in a case of infectious nephritis in a mexican kingsnake (lampropeltis getula nigrita)

A 10-year-old, intact, captive-born female Mexican Black Kingsnake (Lampropeltis getula nigrita) was presented with a 1-week history of caudal coelomic distention. On physical examination a 5cm in length, soft non-mobile mass was identified in the caudal third of the coelomic cavity, 4cm cranially to the cloaca. Survey radiographic images revealed an increased soft tissue opacity within the affected area with variable sized, irregular mineralized structures. An intracloacal contrast study showed contrast retention in the cloaca.
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Source Type: research