Illness/Sickness: Tapeworm??

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So A few days a noticeable bump appeared on the axolotls side, today I noticed it had ruptured and was able to grab the worm out of it as it was allready partially out. Any ideas exactly what this is and what medicine can be used to prevent this in my other axolotols?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks, Alex
 

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That is truly disgusting! How long did you axolotl have this sore? And how did you figure out it was a worm?
 
Well I guess its time to look up some dewormers like levamisole and febendazole , but before you do decide whatever you use do your research what is safe and what is not.
 
I don't think it's an anchor worm, not the right color but it could be a camallanus?
The google pics of those seem to be right. But I'm also not sure, I'm not an expert on parasitic worms. If you think that could be the worm there's another thread in the sick axolotl forum for treating it.
Whatever it is, it's definitely not something anyone wants to find on their pet.
 
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