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Went through multiple threads and haven't seen anything like it. I live in Okinawa, and got an axalotl from the local makeman. We have had him for about 6 months and have never had an issue. I clean the tank weekly and he has a diet of pellets and blood worms. He lives alone, and there are no signs of other life. I.e. parasites etc.
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I assume he is in pain:( but hasn't been freaking out. I put some black tea leaves in the tank so far as many recommended. Has anyone seen anything like this? I'd be grateful for insight and recommendations.
Thanks
 
Cjdavis26 said:
Went through multiple threads and haven't seen anything like it. I live in Okinawa, and got an axalotl from the local makeman. We have had him for about 6 months and have never had an issue. I clean the tank weekly and he has a diet of pellets and blood worms. He lives alone, and there are no signs of other life. I.e. parasites etc.
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I assume he is in pain:( but hasn't been freaking out. I put some black tea leaves in the tank so far as many recommended. Has anyone seen anything like this? I'd be grateful for insight and recommendations.
Thanks
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Additionally, this appeared overnight. I noticed it when I fed him the following morning.
 
I'd say time to seek an exotic vet, this looks like it will need professional treatment, and sooner rather than later.
 
fishkid said:
I'd say time to seek an exotic vet, this looks like it will need professional treatment, and sooner rather than later.
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i agree, absolutely see a vet. it seems like a nasty, quick acting bacterial infection- possibly flesh eating as well.
 
Yep, take him to A exotic vet right away. Don’t leave that any longer, never seen anything quite like it.
 
They can regenerate parts of their brain and head. How's he doing now?
 
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