Rescued axies NO gills left

melfly · Sep 4, 2010

Hi
I recently sold some axolotls to a pet shop. With a care sheet.
Unfortunately they didn't heed the dont mix with fish advice.
They called me today because all three now have no gills. And I mean NO gills

I've brought them home. Two look dead, although i think there may be a tiny bit of life there.

My question is with no gills at all and them laying lifeless, will they be getting any oxygen. They are not moving at all and are now in the fridge. Will they be getting any oxygen? Is there anything else i can do for them??

Thanks
Mel

Erzs · Sep 4, 2010

Hey Mel, really sorry to hear about your axolotls. =[

Unfortunately I'm not too sure what you could do to help them. But I had a quick search for some information and came across something similar, although not quite as severe: http://www.caudata.org/forum/f46-be...free-all/59249-axolotl-no-feathery-gills.html

There are responses from Dark Maverick, I think it is, and the second gives advice on helping your axolotls regen their gills. Sorry if you've already seen this.

Is there any chance of pictures to see what extent their loss of gills is at? Are there not even stubs left? I think your only hope may be visiting a vet if they are motionless. Hopefully the fridge will help relieve them of stress in the meantime.

Will you be taking action against the store? If you do decide to take them to the vet I hope they at least pay for any consultations/treatment your axolotls need.

I hope they get better soon. =]

melfly · Sep 4, 2010

Hi
Thanks for your reply.
I'm just uploading some pictures now.

I'm not sure they'll make it over the weekend.
One of them looks like he may be ok eventually but the other two.....

Mel

melfly · Sep 4, 2010

Pic one all 3
Pic 2. This one has shown no signs of movement.
Pic 3 This one has shown an ever so slight movement in its tail
Pic 4 This one despite having no front legs and no gills is not looking too bad and is swimming around.

:sad:

skipper · Sep 4, 2010

Bless them they don't look good do they

melfly · Sep 4, 2010

Nope. I actually thought the two were dead but there would have been signs of decay by now if they were.

I just hope they are getting some oxygen somehow with them not being able to swim up for air.

My wish tonight is that they will be ok in the morning. Or at least slightly responsive.

Mel

Erzs · Sep 4, 2010

Oh my goodness the poor little things! I wish I could offer some advice, let's just hope they make it through the night like you say.

Also just wondering if they are in separate or the same container? If the worst happens and one does pass away whilst in the container with the others would it not contaminate the water? Just a concern that may be unnecessary really!

zoezakella · Sep 4, 2010

Oh no Mel your poor babies

So sorry really hope they pull though xxx p.s. my god I hate shops that give bad advice or dont look after pets

melfly · Sep 4, 2010

I was thinking this myself actually. I'm going to cool some more water and split them before i go to bed.
Thank you

Mel

Erzs · Sep 4, 2010

Okay. =] Let us know how they get on Mel. Fingers crossed they will pull through! =]

melfly · Sep 4, 2010

Thank you. I'll let you know in the morning.

Mel x

zoezakella · Sep 4, 2010

oh Mel sucks it really does, your wilds are amazing and so wish I had been closer was desperate for one! Just one bad tale after anotherm I mean look at the 2 shops I dealt with and how many problems I have had and if it had not been for you guys I would have been in trouble. Axies are just too special and should be treated as such!!! keeping all fingers and toes crossed xxx

melfly · Sep 4, 2010

Thanks Zoe
I kind of thought with my guidance they would be ok.
The 1st 3 i took in were fine for 2 weeks then they were sold.

All the info is on the care sheet i left too.

Hopefully this will prove that I in fact do know what i'm talking about. I am thankful to the guy for phoning me to come get them. He could have left them for dead.
I'm glad i brought the 'dead' two home with me as well.

Mel

zoezakella · Sep 4, 2010

so sad and stupid that they did not listen

so how are all 3 now???? xxx

melfly · Sep 4, 2010

Right now they are still the same. One deathly still. One with an ever so slight response. The other one not bad at all considering. Rather skinny, I've put him some bloodworm in.

Mel
xx

Bellabelloo · Sep 4, 2010

I think you are doing the right thing by separating and fridging. They should be able to absorb oxygen through their skin, also keep their water shallow so that they can get to the surface easily. All the best with these little guys.

melfly · Sep 4, 2010

Thank you Julia
Thats great to hear they are getting some oxygen.

I'll let you know how they go

Mel
x

Morrison · Sep 4, 2010

As far as I know they breathe in 3 different ways:
-The gills
-Some sort of 'lungs'
-And through their skin

Hope they'll get well really soon. Poor things

sek · Sep 4, 2010

That's horrible, Mel. I hope that petshop gets their act together, if not reported.
The fridging is good, I wish you the best for your axies.
Do keep us updated.

Crysta · Sep 4, 2010

Please name and shame them in the testimonial section. not to mention let them know they are getting nothing off you considering how they treated the axolotls, and your advice/care sheet.

fingers crossed tightly, for your little ones!

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