How to treat blood blisters on axolotls?

[ProbablyBigfoot]

So 2 months ago I noticed a small red bump on my axolotl's lower jaw. I had just added new décor to her tank and I figured she had just bumped into something and it would go away on it's on. Her behavior never changed and the bump stayed exactly the same so I didn't see a need to put her through the stress of trying to treat it. Recently, however, I noticed the bump get a little bigger. She still isn't showing any other symptoms but I'm a little worried about what the bump could turn into. There's a vet in my town I can take her to but I want to see if there are any home treatments, or if it can be treated at all since I haven't found any mentioned, before putting her through the stress of travel and me through the stress of paying the vet for her treatment. I want what's best for her but I want to make an informed decision. Any ideas?

 

[wolfen]

the blood blister was probably caused by rubbing against something, because axolotls have excellent blood clotting ability there is little chance of injury if the blister bursts, unless it gets notably larger just monitoring should suffice, if it does get larger then it may need lancing to allow the blood vessel to close.

 

[ProbablyBigfoot]

the blood blister was probably caused by rubbing against something, because axolotls have excellent blood clotting ability there is little chance of injury if the blister bursts, unless it gets notably larger just monitoring should suffice, if it does get larger then it may need lancing to allow the blood vessel to close.

You're probably right. I feel bad when I look at her because I feel like I'm not being a good owner by letting her live with this obvious growth on her face, but she is an axolotl and she could probably survive worse if she had to.

 

[axolotl nerd]

You're probably right. I feel bad when I look at her because I feel like I'm not being a good owner by letting her live with this obvious growth on her face, but she is an axolotl and she could probably survive worse if she had to.

no, this isn't your fault. axolotls are known for diving and swimming frantically on occasion, it's not unusual for them to get injured that way. as @wolfen said, monitoring him should be alright for now, so you're doing the right thing.