Do my axolotls have parasites?

[Misik]

Hello, I have 2 axolotls and I don't know what to do. I feed them daily by frozen blood worms. 2-3 days ago I noticed something weird. At first I wasn't worried because I thought he was pooping but then I found out he 'is pooping' all day. Today both of them have this 'parasite' or idk what is this... I supposed it's genit but then I found out they reproduce like fish. What do you think guys? I am afraid it may hurt my axies

 

[EllieWind]

It certainly looks like it could be a parasite. You can start giving your axolotls salt baths, at least one a day for 10-15 minutes for 5 days. There's a few resources around that can give you the specifics on how much salt to use. I would also consider taking your axolotls to a vet. A vet can prescribe antiparacitics and rule out any other issues. Your axolotl in the pictures also looks to be pretty thin, so there may be more than parasites going on. I would also highly recommend removing the rocks which could easily cause impaction.

 

[michael]

Are you sure it is not just a bloodworm shell that is not digested. It looks like it is passing a bloodworm shell. Maybe it needs smaller food. If it was a parasite I'm not sure what affect a salt bath would have on it.

 

[Otterwoman]

I agree with michael, whatever this is, it's not the job for a salt bath.