Katie007":2sl456fe said:I also remembered seeing something on Daichu's website (the breeder I purchased Norbert from) about Adenovirus. I went and checked and it said this:
"Our breeders and currently available dragons have not been tested for adenovirus. Adenovirus is believed to be present in many/most bearded dragons, including ours. For those of you who wish to test - a positive tested animal may be returned to us within 6 weeks and a refund issued for the purchase price. *We do not refund shipping fees or testing costs."
So here's my question. They said that the virus is present in most bearded dragons. How true is that? I wasn't under the assumption that it was so common, and the phrase "including ours" makes me nervous. Is Adenovirus as likely as they're making it seem?
Edit:
I don't know if this is appropriate to say or not...but I'm really getting worried. I was searching though different forums and found out that Daichu has been getting a bad reputation for knowingly selling Adenovirus positive beardies. Does anyone know anything about this?
pscaulkins":27lq928s said:If they are shedding the virus, it's going to be negative. (Tracie, I am not putting your testing method down, you have the easiest and least expensive method, just not as accurate as the PCR testing they did years ago)
XtinaLotusMonster":19fjsj0p said:pscaulkins":19fjsj0p said:If they are shedding the virus, it's going to be negative. (Tracie, I am not putting your testing method down, you have the easiest and least expensive method, just not as accurate as the PCR testing they did years ago)
I'm kind of confused... Tracie's testing method IS a PCR test, correct? So what's the difference? Also, as far as I know - it hasn't even been proven whether bearded dragons even can shed the virus. Where is there information proving otherwise? What does "shedding a virus" even mean anyway?? I honestly have no idea. By the way pscaulkins, I am by no means attempting to argue what you're saying... just asking questions. I don't have near enough information for my opinions on the matter to be set in stone or anything. Thanks for your help!
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