sick axolotl maybe?

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Hi im new here and just got a baby Axolotls and i jus wanted to make sure she looks okay i was worried a little bit of her belly looking bloated if someone could look at her and help me out!!
 

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lexy.danielle said:
Hi im new here and just got a baby Axolotls and i jus wanted to make sure she looks okay i was worried a little bit of her belly looking bloated if someone could look at her and help me out!!
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Looks like a nice fat baby to me! As long as it's gills or tail aren't curled and it isn't floating or anything, you shouldn't have to worry about stress/bloating. Just keep an eye on the water parameters and temperature (especially in warm weather) and everything should be fine. :) Good luck!
 
It's a little hard to tell from the angle of the photos how plump it is. Ideally, if you're looking down from the top, the widest part of the body should be about the same width as the head. Keep an eye out for the signs mentioned above, but also whether it's still eating and if its pooping routine changes suddenly.
 
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