Fungus/bacterial in fection has spread!

[edward]

snip "ed i have another question too! since fungus happens most to axies in warmer temps wouldnt it prefer warmer water? this is just my logic, if you could please explain itd be much appreciated"

Actually no, the fungus is an opportunistic pathogen and warmer temperatures stress the axolotl reducing its immune response. The fungus is taking advantage of the decreased immune system of the axolotl to infect the axolotl. Its not that it grows better in warm temperatures but that the warm temperatures reduce the axolotl's ability to fight off the infection to the point that it grows better than the axolotl can fight it.

Stipe, with respect to the damage to the second eye, it is possible that the damage was small enough that it took this long to have the infection spread to the point that you could see it. As I said, because you didn't notice it, doesn't mean that it wasn't there.

Ed

 

[stipe]

Thanks all for the advice.

Rheann, ive been calling local vets but non deal in axoolotls, so i'll keep lokking, lol.
The temp is down to 15 Degeas C and staying that way untill shes cured. The fridge is not an option as the fridge is below 4 Degrees c and thats under the miniman the axolotls can be in, so sry.

Ed, thansk for the advice, if indeed it was an injury that sparked the infection, is that easier or harder to cure than a straight fungal/bacterial attack.

 

[stipe]

Ok guys, i think shes healing up. Ive done a 90% water change a few days ago and followed this up with a 15 Degres C tank along with melafix for the past week. I think shes starting to heal becasue the actual tip of the infection (look at begging of thread for picture) is pealing of and hanging of the bottom of the eye, im not goin to pull it of becasue im scared i might hurt her.
At least she wont stay blind for the rest of her life (i think?!!!?).

Thanks for the help.
Ps. her eye is still foggy a bit, but im sure it'll clear up.

(Message edited by stipe on January 11, 2006)

 

[sharn]

yay its about time!! good work stipe *pats on the back*

 

[stipe]

I know ay, but im still waiting for it to completely go away,

Thanks for all the help guys.