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Do Axolotls Like to Be Touched? Understanding the Sensitivity and Care of Your Axolotl
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Do Axolotls Like to Be Touched? Understanding the Sensitivity and Care of Your Axolotl

Axolotls, known for their distinct appearance and regenerative capabilities, are intriguing pets. However, their delicate nature means that they require careful handling. This article explores whet...

Guides & How-To'sThe Best Axolotl Care Guide in the World

The Best Axolotl Care Guide in the World

About Your New Companion Axolotls are a fascinating species of salamander whose scientific name is Ambystoma mexicanum. They have large, feathery gills, finned tails, and wide heads, and come in a ...

Guides & How-To'sAxolotls As Pets: The Ultimate Guide to Buying and Caring for Your Axolotl

Axolotls As Pets: The Ultimate Guide to Buying and Caring for Your Axolotl

Introduction Axolotls have been growing in popularity as pets due to their unique appearance and fascinating biology. These aquatic salamanders, known for their regenerative abilities and frilly gi...

FAQsWill Axolotls Eat Fish? The Importance of Keeping Axolotls Alone

Will Axolotls Eat Fish? The Importance of Keeping Axolotls Alone

Introduction Axolotls, also known as Mexican walking fish, are fascinating creatures that have gained popularity as pets due to their unique appearance and docile nature. However, many new axolotl ...

Fun FactsThe Best Places to Buy Healthy Axolotls

The Best Places to Buy Healthy Axolotls

Introduction Axolotls, the adorable aquatic salamanders, have been gaining popularity as unique and fascinating pets. If you are considering adding an axolotl to your family, it is crucial to purch...

Health & NutritionAxolotl Food: Axolotl eating a nightcrawler

The Ultimate Guide to Axolotl Nutrition: The Best Axolotl Food for Every Life Stage

This guide navigates the ideal axolotl food for each life stage: axolotl babies, juveniles, and adults.

FAQsWhat To Do If Your Axolotls Accidentally Breed

What To Do If Your Axolotls Accidentally Breed

Introduction Many axolotl owners run into the problem of going to check on their axolotls one day and finding hundreds of eggs in the tank! They had no idea their axolotls were even opposite sex be...

Guides & How-To'sHow to Tub an Axolotl

How to Tub an Axolotl

When To Tub Your Axolotl Tubbing your axolotl may be necessary when your aquarium is not fully-cycled, contaminated, or otherwise not suitable to house your axolotl. Axolotls can be safely tubbed...

Guides & How-To'sThe #1 Guide to Axolotl Sickness and Health

The #1 Guide to Axolotl Sickness and Health

Introduction Even in a seemingly ideal environment, axolotls can sometimes develop stress and illness. Health issues found in axolotls such as fungus, lack of appetite, curled gills, bacterial infe...