Cut on tail turning red

[TBarn]

Hello,

We noticed a couple days ago that there is a large cut on one of our Acolotl’s tail fin. Which was a bit alarming but looked healthy so I wasn’t too worried. It’s been two days since we noticed and now the wound is very red. Is it infected or is that just what happens when they are healing? Thank you for the help!

 

[axolotl nerd]

Hello,

We noticed a couple days ago that there is a large cut on one of our Acolotl’s tail fin. Which was a bit alarming but looked healthy so I wasn’t too worried. It’s been two days since we noticed and now the wound is very red. Is it infected or is that just what happens when they are healing? Thank you for the help!View attachment 95673

what are your parameters?
if you haven't already, remove whatever decoration the axolotl cut themselves on. they need to be tubbed as well, with 100% daily water changes. i suggest tea baths or methelyene blue for treatment of the wound.

 

[TBarn]

what are your parameters?
if you haven't already, remove whatever decoration the axolotl cut themselves on. they need to be tubbed as well, with 100% daily water changes. i suggest tea baths or methelyene blue for treatment of the wound.

The nitrites were a little high but the rest were ok. I have moved the axolotl to a tub. Is the redness an infection?

 

[axolotl nerd]

The nitrites were a little high but the rest were ok. I have moved the axolotl to a tub. Is the redness an infection?

what exactly where the parameters at?
the redness may be the beginning of an infection, but i think it is more likely to be irritation from the high nitrites.
do you have the materials to make a tea bath? i can give you more detailed instructions if needed. also, if you don't have any already, i suggest getting some methelyene blue

 

[wolfen]

because of the risk of infection and the possibility of nitrite exposure using methyline baths would be a good idea.
because the injury area is part of the dorsal fin rather than a limb or body part it will take a very long time to heal and may be better having some of the area removed rather than having a flap of skin.

 

[TBarn]

because of the risk of infection and the possibility of nitrite exposure using methyline baths would be a good idea.
because the injury area is part of the dorsal fin rather than a limb or body part it will take a very long time to heal and may be better having some of the area removed rather than having a flap of skin.

How would I remove the flap that is still attached?

 

[wolfen]

it will have to be done using sharp scissors cutting up (should really be done by vet) so as not to cut into body/tail, would be best having someone to hold axolotl steady, make sure scissors are clean and sterilised in boiling water.
make sure any water containing axolotl has 2g/l salt or 50% holtfreters to prevent any further infection and to aid in healing (this should be done even if skin isn't removed)