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Basics about axolotls

SPECIES OVERVIEW:

Common Names: Axolotl, Mexican walking fish
Scientific Name: Ambystoma mexicanum
Adult Size: Between 6 and 18 inches long, though over 12 inches is rare
Life Expectancy: 10 to 15 years on average

The axolotl is definitely a unique pet, a type of salamander that is completely aquatic. Unlike most salamanders, they do not undergo metamorphosis from larval to adult form where breathing changes from gills to lungs. Instead, they remain aquatic their entire life. Thus, they are not pets you handle, but they can be quite entertaining to watch. They are relatively easy to care for and hardy, which makes them suitable for beginner pet owners. Plus, their dietary needs are fairly straightforward.

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Food and nutrition

In the wild, axolotls feed on snails, worms, crustaceans, small fish, and small amphibians. In captivity, they can be fed a variety of brine shrimp, small strips of beef or liver, earthworms, bloodworms, tubifex worms, other frozen fish foods, and commercial fish pellets. Do not feed any worms or fish you caught yourself, as they can carry parasites. In general, no vitamin or mineral supplements are necessary.

Consult your veterinarian regarding the amount of food to offer, as well as how often to feed your axolotl, as this varies depending on age and size. In general, many adults take two to three feedings per week. One of the best methods to feed is by holding the food in round-nosed forceps in the tank near the animal. You also can simply drop the food in the water as close to the axolotl as possible. If your axolotl isn't interested in eating much during the day, try feeding it in the evening when it's typically more active. Remove any uneaten food from the tank every day to keep the water clean.

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Axolotls fun facts

1.- Axolotls have a variety of colors

2.- Axolotls are amphibians, not fish

3.- They have a mythological background

4.- Axolotls exhibit Neoteny

5.- They Can Regenerate Body Parts

6.- They Have a Large Genome

7.- Their Courtship Rituals Involve Dancing

8.- Scientists can change axolotls into regular salamanders

9.- Axolotls sleep with their eyes open

10.- They are critically endangered of extinction

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