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Axie has dislocated or broken leg!?

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alwhite01

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My juvenile axolotl has a dislocated or broken leg. I bought him like this and he shows no sign of stress and is still eating. Should I do anything or just leave him?

Thanks for your help
 
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Can you post some pictures? It could be a deformity in which case he should be fine :)
 
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I tend to let nature take its course. I have a gold axolotl that must have been injured at some time. When it healed itself it looks like the right elbow bends the wrong way. It is perfectly healthy. I suppose a case could be made for removing the leg or part of the leg. The intention would be to have it grow back normal. I wouldn't do it.
 
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