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Pinworms

tinmantribe5 said:
Could some one explain what and how Beardies get Pinworms Thank you?
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Yes, crickets and other insects can carry pinworms. Here's what happens, in case you wanted to know.

Pinworms are classified as Oxyurids. They are generally harmless, although excessive amounts can lead to further issues. They have a direct life cycle as opposed to an indirect life cycle.

A direct life cycle means that the parasites that are passed from the definative host are capable of reinfecting the same host or a host animal of the same species. The parasite develops in the cells within the gut and in turn produces the stage that would be passed out of the host, which infects the next host (oocyst).

All reptiles are definative and intermediate hosts for intestinal parasites.
A Definative Host is a host that allows the mature form of the parasite develop.
An Intermediate Host is a host that harbors the immature forms of the parasite, and they then go through changes or increase in number.
 
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