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New axy gills getting redder

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pinkangel729

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It is my first time keeping these pets and i am not sure if there gills are meant to get darker?
When i got pebbles her gills were very light and now they are quite a deep pink. Is that a good sign?
 
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Hello pink angel

Yes your axolotl is fine. The gills of an axolotl go deep red/pink because of blood circulation, when a axolotl is active or has been active the blood rushes through the body causing the gills to go darker. Its perfectly normal and a good sign that your axolotl is getting sufficient exercise.

Thank you for your question.
 
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