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Please help - Eastern Newt injury

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My eastern newt was bitten by one of its tank mates yesterday. He has been moved to a hospital tank and i am applying Neosporin every day. The problem is that he was bitten on the leg, and the leg is bitten almost halfway through. It is not bleeding, but i don't know whether i should just remove the leg and let it grow back or see if it will heal... please help. Thanks:confused:
 
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I'd just leave it be. I wouldn't even bother with neosporin or hospitalization. Just keep an eye out for fungus or infection.

These guys are masters at healing, and he should be fine.
 
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I noticed a part of his leg was looking a little red, so that's why i was doing the neosporin. Is this a problem or should i just let him be?
Thanks so much for your help.
 
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