Illness/Sickness: Red Veiny Lifeless

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Ive got an albino type axolotl who isnt looking very well all of a sudden, possible "scrap" between it and its tank mate (a smaller wild type)
She is now red and veiny, isnt moving at all which is really worrying me. ive transfered her to a smaller container and moved her to a fridge.
The worrying thing is there seems to be an open wound between her rear legs. But she isnt moving at all.
Any help or advice would be brilliant. she really doesnt look well
 
Keep her cool and dark, this will hopefully give her time to get over the shock. If she still looks bad tomorrow you should take her to a vet.
 
still no movement....
colour has drained from it...
legs and tail are still red.
im scared it has died or is dying, cos its not moving at all.
 
I think Bob (yes, silly name for a girl axolotl) has died
There are no signs of life at all. No movement. No gill movement. No gill colouration Mouth hanging open.
is she dead or not? she isnt floating, but she isnt moving at all. there has been no movement for hours.
 
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Oh dear, have you touched her to see if she reacts? It doesn't sound good I'm afraid.
 
how do i know if she is dead?
or just.... not... dead...? i dunno.
im stressing
 
Ok, I would leave her be for tonight. I think from a lack of reaction that she has died. Look again in the morning to make sure though, just in case. This must be horrible for you.
 
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