Snakes

Ranaviruses are found in snakes as well as in turtles and tortoises and lizards. They are associated with granulomatous lesions in the liver and the oral cavity. Virus detection is carried out from oral swabs or liver samples.

Chelonian

Ranaviruses are important pathogens in amphibians. In recent years, they have also been increasingly found in reptiles. They have been detected in turtles and tortoises, lizards, and snakes. In chelonians, they can cause stomatitis, hepatitis, and sudden death. The detection of ranaviruses in live animals can be carried out using oral swabs or blood. In dead animals, liver, tongue, and skin have been successfully used for virus detection

Lizards

Ranaviruses are seen in lizards with skin lesions, hepatitis, and sudden death. Virus detection in live animals is carried out using oral swabs or skin. In dead animals, the liver, tongue, and skin can be used.