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natalie

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Hello, I've had my chinese firebelly newt for about a month. I feed him blood worms on a flat surface so they can't dig into the gravel. The problem is his nose has become blunt at the end, white with red lines.I think it might be from digging into the gravel. I'm afraid he's in pain from his nose and I don't know how to make him better. Any advice would be appreciated.
 
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ian

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how about some photo? That will help a lot.
My Fire belly always dig through gravel for food and they are fine for a year already.

If you suspect the wound came from digging the gravels or eating on flat surface, maybe you can try to feed them with tweezer or use a feeding dish in the water.
 
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jennifer

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I would suggest getting rid of the gravel. Alternatively, you could feed him a food that does not disappear into the gravel (frozen bloodworms or chopped earthworms).
 
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natalie

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Sorry, there's no way I can post photos and thanks for the advice. The problem has now become even more involved. Around his nose wound a fuzzy white growth has developed. I'm afraid it's infected. He doesn't move around as much. I've added some aquarium salt to try and help but it doesn't seem to be doing anything. I'm not sure of the next steps to take. Thank you!
 
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ian

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Dont just add salt. Do salt bath. which you put the newt in a salt solution for some time and remove it. I believe someone in here is much more expert in it.
 
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