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Newt Has Parasitic Worms...Help!

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I have captive bred 2 alpine newts that have been in my care about 6 months or so. They have become somewhat obese lately and I have cut back feedings some. Last night I saw a long white worm hanging from the cloaca of one of the newts. The worm fell off while the newt was swimming and I took a photo through a microscope at my work today. Worm is down diagonal of picture.

The newts eat mostly live black worms, chopped earthworms and frozen bloodworms. There are live plants and some snails(trying to get rid of too).

What do I do to treat this and how did the worms get there??? Can anyone ID the worm species?

All help appreciated!
 

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I'm having trouble deciphering the photo. The worm is the thing that looks like a big finger? Or something smaller in the photo?

It is possible to treat newts for internal parasites, but I have no experience in this. Given that the newts don't seem to be ailing, it may be better not to rush into treating.
 
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The worm is in center of photo, diagonally upper left to lower right. I didn't have a cover glass and so the picture is not real clear.
 
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