Snakes facing extinction due to deadly diseases, new research warns
New research indicates that snakes are facing extinction due to deadly diseases, particularly from infections caused by parasites and fungi. Rattlesnakes are identified as one of the most vulnerable species, with significant health risks linked to multiple pathogens. The study highlights the need for a comprehensive understanding of snake health to address these threats effectively.
- ▪Rattlesnakes are among the most vulnerable snake species threatened by extinction.
- ▪The study found that 44% of the snakes examined were infected with more than one pathogen.
- ▪Ophidiomycosis, caused by the fungus Ophidiomyces ophidiicola, is a significant threat to snake populations.
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| Publication time | Mon, 25 May 2026 12:32:35 -0400 |
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US News Snakes facing extinction due to deadly diseases, new research warns By Stephen Beech, SWNS Published May 25, 2026, 12:32 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Originally Published by: Snakes are facing extinction due to deadly diseases, warns new research. Rattlesnakes are among the most vulnerable species threatened around the world, say scientists. Infections, often caused by parasites or fungi, are one of the key factors alongside habitat destruction. To achieve an overview of snake health, researchers in the US surveyed seven pathogens in wild native snakes to compare disease prevalence over time, space, and among different species.
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