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Something on head?

Shadow

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Found it on her in the morning. I don't understand what it is, because I am aware that parameters and everything is ok, it is possible she has just had a nasty bump on the head? To me it just looks like a slight bruise but can't tell if anything has been cut.

These were the best shots I could get of it.

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Thanks.
 
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In my amateur opinion it looks like she might have bumped herself (perhaps on the entrance to the cave behind her?) Sometimes axolotls can get 'spooked' by sudden movement or light and swim off in a panic, perhaps this is what she has done. Just check that there are no sharp edges on her hides and obviously continue being vigilant with water quality and keep an eye on the spot in case any fungus starts at the injury site.
That's all I can think of, it doesn't look too serious to me, hopefully someone else will jump in if they have any other theories or advice. Take care, Kerry.
 
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It looks like a bruise. You should do a search here in this forum for bruise, cut or scrape and see what other people have gone through.

I found quite a lot when I searched for "bruise".


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Hi. I think it looks like a bruise too. Is she still eating? Those plastic caves can be sharp inside (if it is plastic) I had to spend ages filing mine smooth.
 
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Hi Shadow,

I concur with the others, it looks like a bruise.

She may have scraped her nose on that sharp edge on the cave opening's top left, from the front shot (second picture) that edge looks particuarly jagged.

Axies have very sensitive skin, and unfortunately are not the most elegant swimmers and will often crash into things if travelling at speed which can damage them easily.

The bruise should heal well if the water quality is good and the tank temperature is within the axolotl's desired range - the cooler the better.

As Kerry has advised, keep an eye on the bruise as fungus tends to attack vulnerable spots such as injuries.

If the bruise starts to look worse, I would move axolotl to the fridge.
 
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