Is my axolotl too skinny?

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My babies are almost a month old now and seem very happy. I feed them bloodworms every other day. However, my mom noted that Mudkip's body was thinner than his head. Is this normal?
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He's hiding his eyes from the camera.:happy:
 
A juvie that size should be fed every day. And yes, he looks a little on the slim side.
 
It's true that an axolotl's belly should be as wide as it's head and your axolotl is a bit on the slim side.

However, all axies are different. My adult, Aries, is also a bit on the slim side (but not emaciated!) and will only eat one worm a feeding session. His tank mate, Saturn, however, has no problems downing 2-3 worms a feeding time and she's a bit on the fat side.

As auntiejude pointed out, at one month, your axie should be fed once a day. Also, have you tried feeding it earthworms?
I'm sure those two things will help fatten your little fellow up :)
 
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