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This is a discussion on Red Freckles within the Sick Axolotl? forums, part of the Axolotls (Ambystoma mexicanum) category; This morning I noticed my axolotl had red dots on his face about the size of a pinpoint and on ...

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Old 19th June 2012   #1 (permalink)
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This morning I noticed my axolotl had red dots on his face about the size of a pinpoint and on further inspection a 3-4 dots on his leg and abdomen, he's been eating a little less than usual, the picture I uploaded is low quality (i don't have a very good camera) but I circled in pink where the dots are on his face, the purple is a chip in his tail that he's always had (not sure if it's relevant) , and the black is a very rough illustration of the tip of his tail which makes a little point at the end. My axolotl is about 3 months old, luesistic. I feed him red wrigglers, Instant ocean brine shrimp, and sinking shrimp pellets. The tank is a 7.5 galleon which I will upgrade to a 10 soon, and the basic layout can be seen as well, the average temp is 70 degrees Fahrenheit (parents won't turn the AC down from 78 so I use the fan in my room along with frozen water bottles to keep him cool), and the Ammonia is 0
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No one answered this. Any change in the situation? Even with the ammonia at zero, be sure to continue changing at least 10% of the water per week (not counting evaporation).
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It could be just how it's colored. When my axolotl has more blood flow from being stimulated either by eating or something she tends to have red dots in her face. I don't know about the body though. If its a concern you can try putting it in a refrigerator. If you don't see any other signs of illness such as not eating or puking I wouldn't be concerned about it.
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Yeah I just started to figure that he just has freckles or something, still pretty healthy and eats a lot
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