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njberry

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One of my axies has attacked the other and took all of this skin of his two legs, he looks verry weak i though he had died untill i picked him up and he slowly wiggled. is there anything i can do for him. he is in the fridge atm.
 

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Keep him in the fridge. Try not to bother him too much, as it will stress him out to have the light going on/off/on/off and you looming over him. Use clean, dechlorinated water. Offer food, but don't be surprised if he doesn't eat.

And just wait. Axolotls are masters at healing, and often surprise their owners with what they will pull through.

Do keep an eye out for fungus. It looks like cotton wool or fuzzy growth on the wounds. If you do notice fungus, you'll need to start salt baths. Don't do salt baths unless you see fungus.
 

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thanks. i home he is ok. his legs are down to the bone. its just a horrible think so see happen :(. never want my animals to be in pain :(
 
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