Question: Axolotl tail

[EbonyAXIEPastel]

Hello! I just received my two beautiful axolotls yesterday, and I noticed that my melanoid's tail was a lot different than my GFP Leucistic's tail. I am a a first time owner, and was just worried if something was wrong with her, so if anyone has any suggestions as to what it could be, let me know! It looks like it's split in half at the end, sort of like it's a structure for two tails... I have attached a photo of Ebony below.

 

[Nina Willis]

That is crazy! Looks like a genetic defect, but i dont see why it should harm her.

 

[MarieKarma1311]

I agree, this looks like a birth defect or genetic mutation of some kind, your axolotl looks healthy and happy though so I wouldn't worry about it. :happy:

 

[EbonyAXIEPastel]

Nina Willis, Kylee-

alright!! I just wanted to make sure just in case... thank you for the responses! I guess she's just a little unique

 

[MarieKarma1311]

No problem! good luck and congratulations with your new little ones. keep us updated as this little guy grows, ive never seen a tail like this and I think everyone will be interested to see how it develops and grows.

 

[Cloppy]

You will just have to see how it grows. but if it gets really bad to the point the axolotl might die because it could not swim properly, you might have to cut a part off and let it grow back.