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Developing dark pigment spots in leucistic

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ellenant

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Hi there,
since I got my Axies in July, my leucistic axie developed
many dark spots around her face (and back) and
she is getting darker and darker....

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That is how she looked on the 17th of july.

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On the 11th of August

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Today, 25/8/08

I have seen others here have or had the same "problem".
She came from a litter with leucistic and wild coloured offspring.
Is this normal in such a litter that the leucistic develop dark spots?

is it connected to gender/hormones?

Are the dark spots of any importance (health, behaviour) to the animal?

Anyone who would like to share some experiences?

:D
 
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Hi Ellen,

I've got some good news for you...

There is no "problem" at all and the markings are perfectly natural. ;)

I didn't notice any change to my leucistic's behaviour when her freckles developed - she's still as greedy, sneaky, pushy, snappy as she ever was as a juvenile...
 
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As they grow and age, they will develop 'freckles'. This is perfectly normal, and happens to (almost) all leucistic axolotls.
 
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My Squishy was almost completely white when I got her and now her whole face is covered in her beautiful black freckles, I agree it makes her eyes look so intense and pretty. Just consider it another unique and wonderful thing about your baby!
 
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