Question: Bloat?

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Hi,

Is it possible for a fire salamander to get bloat? One of mine seems to be quite swollen. It may be that it has eaten a lot recently as I just leave it to find it's own food in the tank. However I can't be sure. Any advice would be welcomed!

Thanks
 
Could be edema, too.
A picture will certainly help a great deal.
 
Don't know if these will help. They came out jumbo size! Thanks

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Most likely gravid, perhaps fat. I don´t think this is any problem whatsoever, looks healthy.
 
Doesn't look like bloat to me, I think you just have a little Fatty there.:D Possibly Gravid as Azhael mentioned.
 
Thanks for putting my mind at ease guys. She just seems to have ballooned this last week or so!
 
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