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Axy out of water?

binkiesbuns

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I'm just wondering does anyone know how long an axolotl can stay safely out of water for? After much searching I have found a herp vet and I've been prescribed a spray for fungus on the top of my Albi's gill stalks. Treatment however involves taking him out of water (eek), spraying it directly onto the area (double eek!) and leaving in the air for a few minutes before putting back into the tank :eek: I'm absolutely scared bit less of doing this wrong or getting the product in his eyes :confused: Has anyone ever had to do something like this before and have any tips? Any advice much appreciated xx
 
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Maybe put your Axie in a Tubberware container with the water just barely above its head then apply the medicine. Or if the gills really need to be exposed to the air do the same thing but the water level below its gills. That seems better to me then having to hold your squirming guy.
 
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GazerOfStars said:
Maybe put your Axie in a Tubberware container with the water just barely above its head then apply the medicine. Or if the gills really need to be exposed to the air do the same thing but the water level below its gills. That seems better to me then having to hold your squirming guy.
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Thats a fantastic suggestion! The gills I was told need to be completely out of the water so I'll try the waterline just below. Now just how to get the stuff on without it going anywhere unnecessary and stressing Albi out:( Thanks again!:happy:
 
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What has the vet prescribed for your axolotl?

Axolotl can stay out of water for a while, but I am concerned that doing this will be very stressful.
 
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bellabelloo said:
What has the vet prescribed for your axolotl?

Axolotl can stay out of water for a while, but I am concerned that doing this will be very stressful.
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Tell me about it, thats why I'm so petrified :/ I don't know exactly what the product is yet as I've to pick it up later today. As soon as I get the name of it I'll post it up, x
 
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If you allow your axolotls skin and gills to dry out, you'll be essentially suffocating it. Their only means of oxygen exchange is through their gills and skin. Their lungs aren't functional enough to support their oxygen demands out of the water. I'm honestly very surprised a vet would prescribe something like that.
 
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There is a video on youtube of a vet doing a photo shoot of an axy out of water. He is out for a long time. They do have lungs for breathing air.... and its not like you are going to have him out for more then 5 minutes or in a breeze which would dry him out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0Cuv7FQCYk
 
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Well I know what an axie out of water looks like. Still don't want to try it. lol. Great video!
 
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natjobe said:
Well I know what an axie out of water looks like. Still don't want to try it. lol. Great video!
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Wow, that axie was surprisingly calm!

But can I just note that the same people who thought it was a good idea to take an axie out of water and place him on a table where lots of thing could be absorbed through his skin, were keeping him in a tub full of stones smaller than the axis's head! ಠ_ಠ
 
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Please let us know how it goes. Like others previously mentioned this is the first spray treatment I've heard of. I'm curious to know of its effectiveness.
 
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