Illness/Sickness: Axolotl not growing

[Kolytr1]

Hey guys. I'm new here and I have a question. I've had my GFP axolotl for almost a year now, but he/she still doesn't have any developed rear legs. I'm worried that something may be wrong and that it's not developing correctly. Or perhaps it was sold to me falsely as an axolotl when it is infact something else? Either way, I'm worried. The water quality is perfect when compared to what I have found on this site, so please don't ask about that. Any help with why my axolotl isn't developing would be great. And suggestions on how much to feed to promote development. Any info at all. Thank you.

I have attached a picture of the axolotl's "legs"




It also seems ridiculously small for its age??

 

[Holly12]

Maybe it's a special needs axie?

 

[Kolytr1]

Oh yeah that would explain it. Thanks for the help

 

[brightstar34]

Like holly said he might be a special needs axolotl. As long as hes eating and not acting strange i wouldnt be too worried. My gfp is a lot slower at growing his legs compaired to my other one. Mochi still hasnt fully developed his toes on one of his legs. while momo had developed his legs/ toes awhile ago.

 

[Bellabelloo]

I am pretty sure that you do have an axolotl For whatever reason though, it hasn't developed it's rear legs. The front ones also look pretty stunted too. This may have been due to loosing them when much younger, and not being able to regrow them. However I suspect this is most likely some genetic flaw. How big over all is this little axolotl?
Diet wise, I feed mine predominantly earthworm and occasional fresh water shrimp. You can also maybe try axolotl pellets. Here is a list of some other food items Caudata Culture Articles - Nutritional Values