Terrestrial Axolotl Habitat, How to set-up
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They are still called axolotls and if we want to get technical, I dont believe they are salamanders but I forget the real term
As they are both of the same species; both the terrestrial and aquatic forms of the axolotl are known as ambystoma mexicanum.
Axolotls are merely the neotenic form of the mexican salamander; although somehow the whole species persists as neonates.
A word of caution; do not attempt to force your axolotl to metamorphosise; it is still unknown what really causes this metamorphosis, sometimes it happens, and sometimes it doesn't.
Axolotls are merely the neotenic form of the mexican salamander; although somehow the whole species persists as neonates.
A word of caution; do not attempt to force your axolotl to metamorphosise; it is still unknown what really causes this metamorphosis, sometimes it happens, and sometimes it doesn't.
As stated before, success with a morphed axol has been very limited with most not surviving more than a few weeks. If you try to force one to morph, you will most likely end up killing your pet. That is the main reason I want to keep this thread alive. Free exchange of ideas to hopefully help keep mine alive, and for me to share with everyone else what has worked for me and under what conditions I have kept mine alive. And under the worst case scenario, what to avoid to keep others alive. Maybe one day this wont be such a mystery and success with a morphed axol wont be so rare
Update- She is doing great. She is eating nightcrawlers every few days and also readily accepts massivore pellets from my hand. I simply wet the pellet first to make swallowing a bit easier. Also, I learned I was wrong about the temps I have been keeping them at. I perviously thought it was 68F but I have actually been keeping her slightly cooler at 62F.
Unfortunately, I just got a new job and will be moving soon. Future plans involve moving around alot for the next year. My family wont be able to give special care to her so Im giving her up to people with more experience. Fortunately, Snakeguy101 will be giving her a home for a while so she is in good hands. I hope success with morphed axols continues!
Unfortunately, I just got a new job and will be moving soon. Future plans involve moving around alot for the next year. My family wont be able to give special care to her so Im giving her up to people with more experience. Fortunately, Snakeguy101 will be giving her a home for a while so she is in good hands. I hope success with morphed axols continues!
She was purchased as a 'gold' variant. The wild-type sibling that I kept is now over 10", very healthy and never showed any signs of stress or morphing like the gold one did.
Thanks for getting back to me.
I find the who morphing phenomenon really interesting. I own one (black with beautiful gold spots), but its origins are shifty. When asked if it morphed naturally I was just shrugged off. Guessing not then. Nevertheless my morphie is extremely healthy and loves its crickets. It's like a dog; would eat until it was sick if you let it.
I find the who morphing phenomenon really interesting. I own one (black with beautiful gold spots), but its origins are shifty. When asked if it morphed naturally I was just shrugged off. Guessing not then. Nevertheless my morphie is extremely healthy and loves its crickets. It's like a dog; would eat until it was sick if you let it.
