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White spots/ fungus on Firebelly

landonewts

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I have a firebelly newt, Snoball, who is over 27 years old. She has developed white spots - fungus? - on her cheeks, and on one eye. It's hard to photograph her, but I have tried to get some pictures. I really want to help her - any ideas?

In mother thread, when I'm less worried, I will tell you stories of my two oldest newts, Fluffy and Snoball - but for now, please help me cure my little gal!

Thanks!

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When I looked at one of your pictures in your album I saw that it had a bit of white on it in the same place, and that picture was put up in February. So I think maybe it has had this white area for a while but has been getting more noticeable? It is hard to tell from the pictures, but I don't think its fungus, and it doesn't look like a sore....I am not really sure what it is? Maybe it is just losing its color a bit?
Maybe someone with more experience will chime in.
 

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The spots have come and gone before, but they are back and aren't going away. I am concerned because she has a spot on her eye, and it looks like a fungus or skin condition rather than pigment loss. I have seen other posts about treating the water with some sort of leaf, but cannot find them now.

She is housed with a rough-skinned newt, and they have been together so long - almost 28 years and counting - I don't have the heart to separate them now, even though I now know species mixing is not advised. Could the toxins in the rough skin newt's skin be causing this?

Has anyone else seen something like this, and/or know how to treat it? I've had her for so long, I don't want to fail her.
 

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If her environment and water conditions are correct it could just be a result of extreme old age. It's not a common symptom of anything I know of, it looks like a fungal infection of some kind if I had to guess. I think if she was mine I would take her to a vet and find out for sure, at least that way you would know if your other newts are likely to be at risk.
A good way of finding a vet experienced in treating exotics is call a regular vet and ask who they recommend.
 
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Though, personally, I would separate the 2 different newt species.
 

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I have gotten some good advice by emailing around. The first thing I'm trying is isolating this newt in a small, clean tank that is mostly land (the one she's in is mostly water) keep her super clean, and see if her fungus clears up in a week or so. Will keep you all posted, in case this is useful info.

Thanks for everyone's help!
 
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