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Illness/Sickness: Fluid filled bubbles on axolotl skin.

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A poster on another forum uploaded this picture and I'm having a hard time figuring out what it could be. Has anyone seen this before?
 

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The vet didn't know either. Someone suggested a bacterial cyst but given its location (neck, stomach) I thought it might be tumors or a fluid retention related illness. All the spots appear to be around the heart. Any ideas?
 
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SgtTibbs said:
The vet didn't know either. Someone suggested a bacterial cyst but given its location (neck, stomach) I thought it might be tumors or a fluid retention related illness. All the spots appear to be around the heart. Any ideas?
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Do you know if the Vet did a culture of the fluid? I'd imagine that would have given some clue as to what may be wrong. Do you have any further information about how the axolotl is kept/ fed etc? With more information, there is a possibility someone may be able to identify what is going on.
 
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Unfortunately she said the vet didn't know what it was and told her to do a salt bath. She needs a new vet. The water conditions look poor and the gills and frills are deteriorated.
 
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