HELP!! My axie's losing her limbs!

[el dodgo]

At first I thought that it was my other axolotl mistaking her legs for a meal of some kind, not sure now though because I've noticed that it is something that happens gradually. The second pic I've attached shows her other leg which it's happening to now.

Does anyone know what could be causing this??? Any help on this issue would be great...


Can axies get leprosy??

 

[madeve]

el dodgo,

it looks like a wound to me, so either your other axie is confusing this one's legs for food or maybe there is something in your tank that your axie is getting itself hurt on. Maybe a few pictures of your other axie and your set-up would help.
Could you give us your tank size and parameters as well, please?
Also I'm not too sure but I don't think axies can have leprosy.
Eve

 

[Daniel]

This looks like a serious infection to me, presumably something bacterial.
You should separate the Axolotl as soon as possible and put the other Axolotl into a quarantine tank, too since if it is bacterial, the pathogens will be spread in the whole aquarium. You will have to closely watch both of them and if this "leprosis" goes on, you will have to visit a veterinarian for some medication.

Place them (separately) in some sterile tank / plastic tub / bucket with cool water.

Also, as Eve said, we need some additional information on your water parameters (temperature might be a problem here) and the setup of the tank.

 

[Azhael]

It does look like a huge infection. If i remember properly, it´s adviced to cool the animal down, and give it salt baths, to fight the bacteria/fungae.
How long have you had the animals, and how do you keep them?

 

[sherrisixxx]

What happened to this axie, what was wrong? Please tell, as the missing leg is very, very similar to what my axie has at the mo, and I need to know how to help her, please. Thanks