Axolotls - Rearing from Egg to Adult Axolotl larvae are surprisingly tough, as far as newt and salamander larvae go By the way, "larvae" is the plural of larva, the term used to describe axolotls (and other newts and salamanders) that have yet to develop all four legs
Axolotls - Requirements Water Conditions in Captivity Overview Water quality is an important factor in the health of the Axolotl They are forgiving animals, but the correct care of axolotls in captivity is only possible under the right water conditions Coupled with water conditions, we must also exercise caution when considering what to put in the water, be it ornaments or other tank mates Topics covered on this page: Other Tank Inmates
Axolotls - Biology Biology of Axolotls The Axolotl is unusual in nature because it retains its larval form into adulthood In fact, it becomes sexually mature in this state This adaptation, known as neoteny, is often viewed as a backward step in evolution because it prevents the axolotl from living on land, and as a result, it can't colonise new habitats
Axolotls - Frequently Asked Questions The axolotl is an endangered species in the wild, but vast numbers are bred in captivity each year for scientific research and the pet trade As long as you acquired your axolotl in your own country from a dealer who has followed the required procedures, you don't have to worry about the treaty
Embryo Photo Log - Axolotl Introduction In the late 90s I bred axolotls for the first time This page presents a daily photographic log of the development of the eggs laid by a female melanoid albino (fathered by a golden albino which carried the melanoid gene), from the day of laying to the day of hatching The eggs are white due to the mother being an albino (normal axolotl eggs are dark brown) They were removed from
Axolotls - Health Diseases Please note well: Aquarium fish remedies can be toxic to axolotls and it is inadvisable to use them without first consulting an expert Amphibians absorb chemicals very easily through their skin and it is quite easy to accidentally poison your axolotls with remedies For example, Sterazin and Protozin from Aqualife are toxic to axolotls Anything containing metals such as copper or manganese
Axolotls - Breeding Axolotls Successfully A female axolotl can lay in excess of 1000 eggs Producing so many eggs is a strain on the animal's metabolism, and the body prioritises production of eggs over body growth while the animal is in conditions suitable for breeding
Books and Links - Axolotl This book begins by describing the Axolotl's obscure name and significance and goes on to cover its feeding, housing, breeding, genetics, and diseases If you own an Axolotl as a pet, this is the book for you The first edition was hardbacked, and though well illustrated, many of the photos were poorly printed and obscure
Axolotls - Metamorphosed Tiger Salamanders Background The Axolotl is a "perennibranchiate" salamander (it never loses its gills) I talked about this on the cover page of the site, but what happens when an axolotl decides to beat the odds and metamorphose any how? It happens And what about the fact that many hobbyists who are interested in axolotls also keep tiger salamanders (Ambystoma tigrinum * and Ambystoma mavortium spp