T. gran - blister

Hi all,

My T. gran Peter has developed a blister on his arm.
It looks like it is fluid filled and is getting larger.
Any suggestions what this may be caused by and possible treatment?

The tank checks out fine, water temps and quality are ok.

Any advice is much appreciated.

The earliest appointment I could get to see a vet is next Wednesday but I am not sure I should wait that long.

Alex

[Keith Petrosky]

Another thing, as far as the bubble on his back, it appears he is about to shed.

[Jennewt]

Alex, is it still growing larger? Sometimes blisters rupture on their own. If it's still growing larger, I think it would be a good idea to lance it and apply some sort of antiseptic. After that, you'd need to keep the newt in super-clean water, or keep it out of the water until it heals.

May I use your photo on Caudata Culture?

[Ian Rigg]

Keith..i think you'll find the bubble on his back is actually just where his back is sticking out of the water. I have a newt which developed a similar lump and two years down the line he still has it but is otherwise fine. I would just keep an eye on it and as Jen says if it starts to get bigger ,lance it yourself or take it to the vets and keep him ultra-clean until it heals.