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Axolotl mutation??

Duchessez

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I noticed with this one axolotl he seems to have one eye that is smaller than the other and has a much wider tail than some of the other axies i have from the same clutch. Also the space between his limbs also seems to be smaller. Is this some sort of mutation i’m quite curious
 

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The wide tail and stocky body are normal variations - there's nothing wrong with that (just like some humans are taller or broader than others).

The small eye does seem like a misgrowth or mutation. It's probably not entirely healthy. I'd be curious to see if this stays the same while the axolotl matures.
 
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