>>i just received an adult salamander from an unwanted home and i dont have any past data on him but he seems to have open sores on his back and they tend to bleed.... not sure what this is or how to treat it....hes separated from my individuals due to this health risk....what it this problem and what can i do about it
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>>philip

Bacterial infections can be treated with antibiotics available for tropical fishes. If it is a viral infection, then there is not much you can do. In either case, it is important to separate sick animals immediately before it wipes out your entire collection.