Vitamin C Deficiency in Snakes
A vitamin C deficiency, or hypovitaminosis C, is typically seen in malnourished snakes and a rare condition. In humans, this disorder is known as “scurvy” and can cause swollen and bleeding gums as well as bruising and skin discoloration. Hypovitaminosis C is not a common deficiency in snakes, but we have received several snakes with …