Can someone help tell me if my Axolotls is sick?

Derm · Apr 11, 2009

Can someone tell my why my axolotl has kind of a red tint to the thick part of his tail? Is it part of its coloration or something else? its been this way for as long as I can remember. Also I've noticed some white marks on him near his lower leg, could it be a bite/scratch mark, coloration or a fungus? I will get a picture as soon as i can. He has had it for a while and I just noticed one on the other side also?
Thanks in advance

slimer · Apr 11, 2009

looks like normal coloration to me

blueberlin · Apr 11, 2009

Hi Derm,

The pics are a bit fuzzy on my monitor but from what I can tell, the coloration is normal. Axolotl pigmentation develops over time, so you may just be seeing the normal aging process. If you can get clearer shots of the white parts, that might help if you are still worried.

-Eva

ianclick · Apr 12, 2009

I agree with slimer and eva.

Looks like normal axololt colouration to me

Darkmaverick · Apr 12, 2009

Hi Derm,

Do not worry. Your axolotl is normal. There is a caudal artery (tail blood vessel) coursing through the length of the tail, with a thicker diameter and many branching arterioles and capillaries situated around the base of the tail, hence lending the pinkish tinge. This is more apparent in light coloured axolotls. I am afraid i can't see the white marks on the legs to comment.

Cheers.

Derm · Apr 15, 2009

Here are pictures of my axolotl Dickery, he has a mark on his head that has been there for a while. I was wondering if it was from running into something or some kind of fungus. I hope that I am worrying over nothing. Thanks for any info

Greatwtehunter · Apr 15, 2009

How long is "awhile"? Cause if it's been there for a few weeks or months then I would say it's not fungus and maybe he just ran into something and has a scar now (if they can get scars).

Derm · Apr 15, 2009

Sorry, probably for 4-6 months. Can not remember when i noticed it but i know its been there looking at me for a long while now

Greatwtehunter · Apr 15, 2009

Then I would definitely say it's either a scar or some kind of coloration that showed up with age.

Derm · Apr 15, 2009

Great, thanks, he is kind of a recluse except when its dinner time but I was just wondering if it was something more

Jacquie · Apr 15, 2009

Hi Derm,

I concur with the others. It looks like natural markings to me.

One of my axolotls has very similar markings on her face:

Darkmaverick · Apr 15, 2009

Hi Derm,

The mark on the axie's head appear to be normal pigmentation and is not a cause for worry.

Cheers.

Derm · Apr 15, 2009

Great, I feel so relieved. Thanks ton for all the info and that axie is a really amazing

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