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Axolotl injury/fighting

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I've had two axies for about 6months now, they're in a 3foot tank which has regular water changes...
Until now they've got a long perfectly but this morning I woke up to find my wild type female with a bone for an arm, there's no other way this could of happened in the tank apart from if the the White male attacked her. I'm not sure why he'd do so as they were fed yesterday so it wasn't as he was hungry.
This has left me a bit confused as to what to do?
Do I need to treat her with anything? Her other arm is also bleeding at the toes...
I dont have another tank, is there anyway to divide the tank?
At the moment I have the tank light on which the male hides In the shade from to keep them separated.

Thanks in advance for any help.
 
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I've now divided the tank using some bent over wire, for now. :(

I'll try and upload some pics later... On closer inspection the male must have really gone at her last night,big damage to both front legs and the end of tail. :(
 
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Best advice is too keep her in cool, extra clean water - possibly fridging her - Axolotl Sanctuary
I compromised when 1 of mine had a nipping injury over Winter + kept her in the back room, with a window open permanently (my fridge wobbles + was too full, plus I was able to keep her temps cooler than usual but not as cold as the fridge). Don't think that would work at the moment though - it's far too warm!
Her appetite may decrease or disappear when in the fridge though, but that's normal.
It is a long-term process though, but definately works :happy:
Salt-baths ( http://www.caudata.org/forum/f46-be...axolotl/72698-salt-bath-picture-tutorial.html ) may also be necessary if she develops fungus on the injury, though hopefully by keeping her in extra clean + even cooler water, it can be avoided.

Good luck :D
 
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