Some Diseases affecting Loggerhead Turtle Hatchlings in Captivity

Original Articles

Some Diseases affecting Loggerhead Turtle Hatchlings in Captivity

DOI: 10.1080/04416651.1990.9650274
Author(s): G.E. Wendt University of Port Elizabeth, , I.S. Davidson University of Port Elizabeth,

Abstract

Loggerhead Turtle hatchlings were reared under controlled conditions at the University of Port Elizabeth, to an age of 97 weeks. Various diseases were encountered during this period. The symptoms observed and the treatments applied are discussed.

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