Possible fungus dilemma

Hi everyone
Im in a wee dilemma. My boyfriend recently bought a young gold axolotl, and is keeping it for me in my home town. I can't get down there for three weeks. He's telling me it has white stuff covering half its tail, but his descriptions are kind of mixed. I can't tell from what he has said whether it is fungus or not and his camera is playing up.
He says it looks fuzzy, flat, flaky. Sometimes he thinks it looks a little reflective, other times not at all. I think its probably just the colouring, but just in case...

If it is a fungus, how quickly do they tend to spread?
Would it be fine for three weeks until I get down there or would that be quite harmful?
I just need to know if I'm able to leave it or if something should be done before then.
I don't want him to give it salt baths if it isnt fungus but what do you all suggest?
If I can get a picture anytime, I'll put it up

Hi there,

"Fuzzy" - sounds like fungus. I'd ask your boyfriend to salt bath him and review water conditions.
Keep him cool. Fungs can spread quickly - so act sooner rather than later.

Cheers, Phil

can it be harmful to them if it isnt fungus?

What ever it is, it doesn't sound normal. Best air on the side of caution, a couple of salt baths won't hurt in my opinion.

...the "fuzzy" description is what rings alarm bells. Golden Albino's have lots of reflective pigment - and depending on how young your Axolotl is; the reflective pigments do seem to come through more as they get older.

If it is fungus - it can be fatal.

The more the axie seems to be moving, the more my boyfriend is noticing some reflective pigments. I'll recommend he gives it a salt bath or two and just see if there's any increase in the white things. I really hope its just pigmentation. It's hard not being able to see it and judge for myself.
Thanks for the advice, I'll update you with any changes