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Is this a melanoid ?

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Old 16th March 2008   #1 (permalink)
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I believe this is a melanoid axolotl, but someone has cast some doubt!! I realise the other is a wild type.
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Looks like one to me, though I'm no expert.
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How about a wild type with very little markings or a melanoid with more pattern than normal. I know we think of either or but my guess is this one is a little in between wild type and melanoid.
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The first pic is a melanoid. It lacks the 'shiny ring' around the eye. Looks just like my guy.
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Yes definately a melanoid, i had a couple in the batch of eggs you sent me.
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Thanks all...it was what I expected.
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