Whitish film on tail

[Songbird]

Hi all,
I brought home my very first axolotl almost a week ago. In the first few days he damaged his tail, ripping off the fin almost all the way down his tail. A few days later it has formed the film ad pictured. Is this a fungal infection and if so how do I treat it and what with? I'm in Australia.

Thanks everyone,
Songbird.

 

[Songbird]

I've done some more reading and it seems to suggest the film may just be part of the healing process rather than fungal... does this sound right?

 

[auntiejude]

Yes. You've got dead skin coming away and new skin growing - looks a mess, but it looks normal.

 

[AxolotlChris]

Might want to check that your ornaments have no sharp edges, because that is one of the worst cases I've seen so far of self damage within a tank.

 

[charleybambino]

Check the inside of any decorations with openings...that's usually where they are roughest