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Question: Help! Is this a fungus?

hacelepues

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I just noticed this white stuff hanging off of Bowies skin just below his mouth. It doesn't look cottony, more like a flap of skin to be honest, but I'm not sure. There are small red dots on his skin where this flap is attached.

Do axolotls shed? Or maybe he injured himself while swimming about? Or is this a fungus?

Sorry about the bad pics.
 
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Yes axies shred. I would check your water to make sure everything is ok and keep an eye on bowie. A teabath is good for soothing shredding skin if he continues to shred or it gets worse.
 
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Thanks, that's good to know. He seems fine. His appetite was huge tonight. I'll check the water and keep an eye on him though.
 
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lea said:
he is a very cute boy.
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Aw thankyou. He's a sweetie. Always kiss- I mean biting my fingers.

The flap fell off at some point last night. He's still acting normal and the area looks ok. Still a few red dots. I'll continue to keep an eye on him.

(Also, I'm suspecting he might end up being a girl haha)
 
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Im glad things have turned out ok. If you put up a picture of bowie's rear legs area we will be able to have a look and see what sex he/she really is.....from the pic you put up he lokks like a girl to me....need a better pic to be sure tho
 
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