What’s this thing on my axolotls tail? Should I worry?

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My Axolotl developed random small bumps in his tail, he has no tank mates, and doesn’t show any signs of stress or disease, are these normal?
 

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nothing to worry about just the signs of an active axolotl,
 
Their skin is very fragile, so with swimming around and everything, it's pretty common that their tails especially get caught occasionally. If it becomes a regular issue, you can go through your tank and try to get rid of/sand down edges.

By the way, it looks like you have a great example of a melanoid! Can't tell from this pic if it's an albino or a leucistic, but if it's a leucistic yours and one of mine are matching! Lol
 
AMurry24537 said:
Their skin is very fragile, so with swimming around and everything, it's pretty common that their tails especially get caught occasionally. If it becomes a regular issue, you can go through your tank and try to get rid of/sand down edges.

By the way, it looks like you have a great example of a melanoid! Can't tell from this pic if it's an albino or a leucistic, but if it's a leucistic yours and one of mine are matching! Lol
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Thank you!!! And he’s a Lucy :)
 
AMurry24537 said:
Their skin is very fragile, so with swimming around and everything, it's pretty common that their tails especially get caught occasionally. If it becomes a regular issue, you can go through your tank and try to get rid of/sand down edges.

By the way, it looks like you have a great example of a melanoid! Can't tell from this pic if it's an albino or a leucistic, but if it's a leucistic yours and one of mine are matching! Lol
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yours is an albino hence the red eyes. leucistic have black eyes.
 
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