Is this normal?

[Toothless157]

I was cleaning out my axolotl tank so I had put my axies into clear containers when I noticed one of my juveniles had a toe which split into 3:shocked: Is this normal in axolotls or is it a result of inbreeding or something? thanks in advancexD

 

[auntiejude]

Not exactly normal - but not unheard of either.
Axies can grow extra digits when regenerating after an injury - one of mine has 6 toes on one foot (and 3 on another!) - so a trident toe is quite possible.

 

[Morrison]

Nothing to worry about. Unless he can't move his whole leg or something.
I've recently seen an axie in a pet store with 11 toes on 1 foot! I'll see if I can still find that picture.

 

[PatchworkClocks]

Axies can end up with lots of little quirks like that. Someone else here on the forum had an axolotl with a trident-shaped gill! It's nothing to worry about, it just makes them all the more unique. c:

 

[Toothless157]

Ok thanks everyone! I was quite worriedxD

 

[mikeg]

i have one Albino Axolotl that lost a leg during the cannibalize stage to a sibling and when it regrew he got some extra toes. On his back right leg he has 8 toes.