Hi!
I'm pretty new to this, but I'm kinda stuck...
The wife came home with two Firebelly newts. They were in a small (2g) tank, and all was well for about a week.
Today, I looked in, and saw one had both it's front limbs twisted almost off. The forearms are hanging by a small amount of flesh and skin. Both bones are visible. I immediately separated them.
I read in these forums that for the axolotls, experienced pet owners were successful at amputating and nursing those animals back to health.
I understand that a veterinarian should be the first step, but unfortunately, that is not an option. I live in a very small town, and the vet is... sub-par. Also, the pet store that sold them to her actually told me to kill it. I flat out refuse to do that.
Unfortunately, I have none of the treatment chemicals mentioned in the other threads, but I should (hopefully) be able to get some tomorrow evening, at the earliest.
I have set up a much larger tank, and have increased the feedings after reading several threads here.
My question is... What do you all suggest? I am willing to amputate the broken limbs, but I won't do it without suggestions from more experienced people...
I placed him in a separate tank with distilled water, with a sloped gravel area for him. The water temp is about 45 deg F at the moment. I am planning on putting him in the refrigerator until I get a few replies here... Right now, the fridge is 39 deg F. What temp should I set it at?
Please help. My kids are already attached, and will be heartbroken if this li'l guy doesn't make it...
Thanks in advance... D
PS... In the following image, I highlighted the bones in blue, and the flesh in gray. The forearms are tucked under his body in that image.
I'm pretty new to this, but I'm kinda stuck...
The wife came home with two Firebelly newts. They were in a small (2g) tank, and all was well for about a week.
Today, I looked in, and saw one had both it's front limbs twisted almost off. The forearms are hanging by a small amount of flesh and skin. Both bones are visible. I immediately separated them.
I read in these forums that for the axolotls, experienced pet owners were successful at amputating and nursing those animals back to health.
I understand that a veterinarian should be the first step, but unfortunately, that is not an option. I live in a very small town, and the vet is... sub-par. Also, the pet store that sold them to her actually told me to kill it. I flat out refuse to do that.
Unfortunately, I have none of the treatment chemicals mentioned in the other threads, but I should (hopefully) be able to get some tomorrow evening, at the earliest.
I have set up a much larger tank, and have increased the feedings after reading several threads here.
My question is... What do you all suggest? I am willing to amputate the broken limbs, but I won't do it without suggestions from more experienced people...
I placed him in a separate tank with distilled water, with a sloped gravel area for him. The water temp is about 45 deg F at the moment. I am planning on putting him in the refrigerator until I get a few replies here... Right now, the fridge is 39 deg F. What temp should I set it at?
Please help. My kids are already attached, and will be heartbroken if this li'l guy doesn't make it...
Thanks in advance... D
PS... In the following image, I highlighted the bones in blue, and the flesh in gray. The forearms are tucked under his body in that image.
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