| characterization of salmonella isolated from captive and free-living snakes in germany. | reptiles are well-known reservoirs of salmonella spp. and cases of reptile-associated salmonellosis (ras) are increasing since reptiles are becoming more popular as pets. in the present study, the presence, distribution and prevalence of serovars of salmonella was investigated in captive snakes (n = 87) and in free-living snakes (n = 87) in germany. a total of 43 s. enterica-isolates were recovered from organ samples and cloacal swabs, predominantly belonging to the subspecies diarizonae (iiib) ... | 2013 | 23758035 |