Question: Black toes even though they are only almost 4 months old?

[cashsand]

Hi,
So I've read that axolotls are sexually mature by 7 months and that their toes turn black. I have 5 axolotls that are almost 4 months old, and yet their toes are turning black. They are all 6 inches. Should I be concern that they seem to be sexually maturing sooner? Or are they? These are my first axolotls so I just want to make sure everything is okay. :happy: Thanks for the answers!

 

[Bellabelloo]

It is possible as they seem a good size. However I would advise you to separate the sexes as breeding too young may not be in the best interest of the females long term health.

 

[cashsand]

Okay, thanks I'll do that.

 

[Bdyoung]

Also when they're toes turn dark it doesn't necessarily mean they're done maturing. I've had males turn their toes but not show their cloaca till months later.

 

[Cheva]

See ive wondered the same thing, one of mine has black toes but still has no difinitive looking sex as yet..