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Young axolotl missing limbs

Yasumi

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My cousin just bought a very young axolotl from the pet shop, and when we got it home in the tank we realised that it was missing one forelimb and backlimb. Is it possible that these limbs can grow back? It looks really sad!
 
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they should grow back

make sure the water parameters are fine and that it doesn't develop fungus
 
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my chester had most of a limb missing when we bought him/her home 7 weeks ago. he now has a complete leg and 2 and a bit toes. astounding. i'm so proud *sniff*
 
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same here, Mojo was missing his whole foot, it grew back toes and all within a few weeks :)
 
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