What is wrong with these Seal Salamanders???

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What is wrong with these Seal Salamanders???

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While creeking yesterday we found two seal salamanders that were kinda lumpy looking, almost like they were covered in blisters. Anyone have any idea what in the world this is???

First one

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You could really see the problem in the feet

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And the second one

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salamander scabies?
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Looks like a fungal infection to me. You should post on the main forum and see what the big brain crowd thinks :)
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yeah I dont know. Maybe seen these photos to scott smith at DNR (I assume these are MD). I have his email if you want it.
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Cool, I will send them to Scott when I get the chance.
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Mike, were any of the toes gone or nearly gone?
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No missing toes that I noticed, just very swollen and not functioning well because of it.
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