Massive Tachygonetria (Oxyuridae) infection in a Herman’s tortoise (Testudo hermanni)

HISTORY A male Herman’s tortoise (Testudo hermanni hermanni), from a rescue centre on Majorca Island (Spain), was referred to the CRARC (Catalonian Reptile and Amphibian Rehabilitation Centre (Barcelona, Spain)) for evaluation of anorexia of 2-month duration. The tortoise belonged to a group of tortoises that were to be released into the Montsant Natural Park (Catalonia, Spain). At the time of clinical examination, the tortoise had numerous little parasites around its cloaca. The tortoise ate a variety of vegetables and fruit in an outdoor facility with access to direct sunlight, subject to the natural temperature fluctuations of the area. The tortoise hibernated in winter, from October to March. CLINICAL FINDINGS