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  1. 10-29-2006, 08:26 AM #1
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    Re: new snake owner says hello

    Why are they more likely to get parasites from toads and frogs than worms?
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    Cool Re: new snake owner says hello

    Quote Originally Posted by abcat1993 View Post
    Why are they more likely to get parasites from toads and frogs than worms?
    Probably because he parasites that live in ampibians can also live in reptiles. At least, some can, I believe.
    The (most) parasites from worms cannot do that and will probapbly be digested when they are eaten.

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