leg hanging off ?

[tara]

I came home from work last night to find Snowhite's front leg hanging off, it looks like it has been bitten through. There is nothing in the tank that could of caused this injury. She is just getting over hurting her other front leg a few weeks ago,( all her toes are missing) that happened on the tunnel which i have removed. I think one of the juvies did it, just found out they are both males, they are about 16 cms long. She also shares the tank with Chalie an adult male, he is very gentle so i don't think it was him. It is bitten half way through, she is eating well and still walks around. Do you think there are too many males in the tank with her? I am going to do nothing at this point and see if it heals, if i see any signs of infection or fungus i will start salt baths. Should i remove the juvies to another tank and leave Snowhite & Charlie in the big tank? Do juvie males fight? i have never seen my juvies do this. Thankyou.

 

[kclinton]

How big is the tank and how many axies are in it. I think you are doing the right thing with the leg just keep a close eye on it.

 

[tara]

tank size

The tank is 3ft and there are four axies in there, two juvies, Snowhite & Charlie. Thankyou

 

[kclinton]

I think your tank is a bit to small can you move the juvies to another tank? Or get a bigger tank? Some extra hideing places might help. I'am not shure bot I don't think it matters how many males their are just as long as they are about the same size. Hope this helps.

 

[Bellabelloo]

Hi Tara.
If possible could you move Snowwhite into her own tank ( like a mini hospital), this will enable you to keep a real close eye on her..and stop any further injuries. It sounds like she's been bitten by any number of them.