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annie
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Ok, so here's my issue:
I work with tiger salamanders on my college campus. I noticed one of the salamanders was looking a little sluggish tonight. I put him in water while I went to clean his cage and he looked like he went into shock. He was floating upside down and his mouth was open. I took him out of the water right away but he seemed like he was pretty close to death. He had red spots on his skin and his body was really limp. I couldn't tell if he was breathing or not but he would slightly move when I would touch him so I knew he wasn't dead. After a few minutes, a milky substance started to come out of his gills. I rinsed him off and he seemed to be doing a little better. However, I don't know if he'll make it through the night. Does anyone know what could be wrong with him or how I can help him? I just started working there a month ago and I have never experienced this before. My boss will take a look at him in the morning but I was hoping I could do something for him tonight. Thank you!
I work with tiger salamanders on my college campus. I noticed one of the salamanders was looking a little sluggish tonight. I put him in water while I went to clean his cage and he looked like he went into shock. He was floating upside down and his mouth was open. I took him out of the water right away but he seemed like he was pretty close to death. He had red spots on his skin and his body was really limp. I couldn't tell if he was breathing or not but he would slightly move when I would touch him so I knew he wasn't dead. After a few minutes, a milky substance started to come out of his gills. I rinsed him off and he seemed to be doing a little better. However, I don't know if he'll make it through the night. Does anyone know what could be wrong with him or how I can help him? I just started working there a month ago and I have never experienced this before. My boss will take a look at him in the morning but I was hoping I could do something for him tonight. Thank you!