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Tiger salamander Sick

macmac194

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I have a tiger salamander for 2 months and I think she is not feeling well. When I got her she was active and eating 2-3X a week. I mainly feed her earthworms. I changed her tank set up and that's when her attitude changed. She would just burrow and would not come out. She has not eaten for 2 weeks straight now. Because I was getting concerned I searched for her and found her under the cork bark. But this time I saw one of her front leg is facing backwards and when she walks she only uses all except one.

I put her in a plastic container with paper towel (sprayed w/de chlorinated water). Today I saw a slimy greenish slim. Is this a vomit? poop? If so, I know she is sick. Going to a vet for me is not an option. I want to try everything I can to treat her. I see that refrigerating works? Salt baths? Please if anyone can help me who had a similar situation please I need your advice. PLEASE!
 

Ohmy

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I'm sorry you didn't get any replies and I don't have anything to offer besides the things you've already mentioned. But I was just wondering... how she's doing? I hope much better.
 
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