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I can't claim to be an expert by any means on fungal infections in reptiles, I've had very little experience with it. However, in my undergraduate coursework I did take a couple mycology courses and have a smidgeon of more knowledge than some may have. I would agree with you that fungal infections that have invaded the living tissue typically present with malformation. However, there could just as easily be fungus living in the non-living tissues that could either be causing shedding issues, or may progress to invasion of living tissue. I'm not trying to scare here, just voice precaution. A little prevention is easier to achieve than medical remediation.

[QUOTE="Roadkill, post: 157854, member: 3844"] I can't claim to be an expert by any means on fungal infections in reptiles, I've had very little experience with it. However, in my undergraduate coursework I did take a couple mycology courses and have a smidgeon of more knowledge than some may have. I would agree with you that fungal infections that have invaded the living tissue typically present with malformation. However, there could just as easily be fungus living in the non-living tissues that could either be causing shedding issues, or may progress to invasion of living tissue. I'm not trying to scare here, just voice precaution. A little prevention is easier to achieve than medical remediation. [/QUOTE]

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