First metagenome-assembled genome of Cryptosporidium serpentis from Drymarchon couperi gastric lavage.

Cryptosporidium serpentis is a protozoan parasite responsible for chronic clinical infections in reptiles, particularly snakes, leading to anorexia and lethargy. Here, we report the first metagenome-assembled genome of C. serpentis derived from a gastric lavage sample from the eastern indigo snake, Drymarchon couperi.