Hydrogen Peroxide

M

mark

Guest
Does anyone know what strength solution is best for disinfecting wounds on salamanders? I have Hydrogen peroxide 9% solution on which it states to dilute with equal amounts of water for human use. It should probably be weaker for amphibians - anyone know how weak?
 
when i used it to clean out a septic wound on a frog i was using 1.5% as a flush recommended by my vet-i also used iodine, but that is real tricky since its toxic at low doses-what she had me do was put a drop into a cup of water and then take a drop from that mixture and apply it to another cup of water -that was the dilution she recommended to mix with my 1.5% peroxide
 
Thank you for the advice folks - and the mini science lesson Mike! As the wound is not deep the bacteria will be aerobic and H202 probably won't be that effective. I wonder if it's worth updating the wounds article on caudata culture as that makes no mention of it's limitation? Is Betadine available from a Pharmacy or is that a trip to the vet?
Mark

(Message edited by aartse_tuyn on June 02, 2005)
 
Btw, what kind of wounds are these? Do you know what caused them?
 
The wound is a small ulcer on the tail. I have one salamander who repeatedly suffers from this type of infection whilst his co-inhabitants remain healthy. Maybe it's crickets having a nibble but it seems odd only one animal is affected. The animal continues to feed and shows no other signs of illness. Normally after a short period of quarantine the wound heals and all is well...until next time
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
General chit-chat
Help Users
  • No one is chatting at the moment.
  • hhlarmore:
    Had a question that I just want to be sure of. My marbled newt is a little over a year old and has started to develop and I noticed that he is starting to swell a little below his abdomen. I guess I’d like to know if they are his testes or if I need to be concerned.
     +2
    Unlike
  • FragileCorpse:
    Guess no one answers anything here, gonna have to make a post I gues
     +2
    Unlike
  • SkudulfXD:
    Hello!!! I'm new to this website and idk how to ask a proper question on the designated spot yet, so I'll ask here, I'm a first time Axolotl owner, and my dad used to run an aquarium store, anyways... Orca, my Axolotl, seems to loose parts of her toes on one limb from time to time, I can't seem to find the problem. Tempature is well, she doesn't seem to have any infections or anything, though. And I'm not sure if I'll be able to find a vet in Brazil for amphibians that are in a reasonable distance to drive without stressing Orca out too much
    20241201_124749.jpg
    20241201_124838.jpg
    +1
    Unlike
  • Toast69:
    Hello, I’m hoping for some advice please. Our Axolotl is about 7 months old. Till now no problem. Eating, growing and happy. He’s simply stopped eating. Everything looks fine, his gills look healthy and no apparent signs of sickness. He just swims past the pellets and bloodworm like he can’t smell it. I don’t think it’s a blockage either. Any ideas and suggestions for treatment would be much appreciated. Thank you!
     +1
    Unlike
  • Olivia:):
    what is the best thermometer for my axolotl tank? preferably on Amazon, and can you show me a picture or a link:) thank you!
     +1
    Unlike
  • Olivia:):
    Also should I have a fan hitting my axolotl tank 24/7?
     +1
    Unlike
  • thenewtster:
    does anyone know how to care for mud salamanders:)thanks.
     +1
    Unlike
  • thenewtster:
    hello
     +1
    Unlike
  • thenewtster:
    how long do mud salamanders live
     +1
    Unlike
  • thenewtster:
    im new to the salamaner comunity
     +1
    Unlike
  • thenewtster:
    hey guys, again im resarching mud salamander babys and there care:)
     +1
    Unlike
    thenewtster: hey guys, again im resarching mud salamander babys and there care:) +1
    Back
    Top