Understanding the structure of crocodilian skin and how a particular defect alters this structure is the first step in our commitment to developing outcome-based solutions to producing first-grade quality crocodilian skins. Learn more...
Simple and effective tests can be developed to first identify pathogens and then determine the effectiveness of your reduction strategies. For example, Dermatophilaceae is known to cause "brown spot" but did you know it is also found in other skin lesions? Dermatophilaceae is not easily cultured so the Centre for Crocodile Research developed a molecular genetics tool to determine the prevalence and quantify the effectiveness of applied husbandry strategies. Read more about Dermatophilaceae skin defects.....
Keeping an open mind is important when conducting research. Things are often not as they appear. Read about how a crocodile poxvirus prevalence study found one of the largest causes of saltwater crocodile skin rejection...