Hi everyone. Both of my axolotls (length~12 cm) have these white blotches on their heads. Is this an infection? They are currrently kept in a 14l tub, because I've got them as a gift and their aquarium (60l) hasn't arrived yet. Water temperature is about 18 degrees C (65 F), their appetite is quite good, I'm feeding them on bloodworm and sinking pellets. Water is changed regularly (50% every three days).
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Axolotls are illegal in California. Please read this thread for detailed information and links to the actual laws: https://www.caudata.org/threads/axolotls-are-illegal-in-california-here-are-the-relevant-laws.30779/
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White blotches on head of axolotl
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It looks fine to me..I am looking forward to seeing more about your new additions.
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The white spots you're seeing are actually the lobes of the skull/brain of the axolotl. Because leucistics have such translucent skin when they're younger, you can see their internal bits much easier than you would think.
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Katia Del Rio-Tsonis:Dear All, I would appreciate some help identifying P. waltl disease and treatment. We received newts from Europe early November and a few maybe 3/70 had what it looked like lesions under the legs- at that time we thought maybe it was the stress of travel- now we think they probably had "red leg syndrome" (see picture). However a few weeks later other newts started to develop skin lesions (picture enclosed). The sender recommended to use sulfamerazine and we have treated them 2x and we are not sure they are all recovering. Does anyone have any experience with P. waltl diseases and could give some input on this? Any input would be greatly appreciated! Thank you.+1
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