> This evening I took a very close look at the spot and noticed that I >can see something red in the place where the hair is slightly up >and it seems that she has dropped a few hairs from that spot. I >can see her skin in that place and it is pinkish red. It didn't seem >to hurt her when I slightly moved the hairs in that spot to see it >better and she has been her usual self when it comes to eating >and playing around and being curious as ever. I have never seen >her scratch that place either. Do any of you have any idea what > might be causing that? Is it serious or contagious (she has a >tankmate, that's why I'm asking)? Any help is greatly appreciated!
Sounds like she hooked it with a claw, an insect bite (like an ant or mosquito) or some other small puncture. In that case it's not contagious. A small subsurface skin infection. If it doesn't seem to be getting any better in the next few days (getting larger, more swollen, or starts oozing) then take her to a vet. It may need lancing and draining and some antibiotics. Keep an eye on it and let us know if it does anything other than go away. Deb Rebel's Rodent Ranch
