Author: Nadine

The most important thing you need to do for your axolotl is to cycle its tank before it goes in. This is crucial to having a happy and healthy axolotl.

A Fascinating Little Creature Axolotls, sometimes called “Mexican walking fish,” are amazing animals that live in water. They are a type of salamander, but unlike most salamanders, they never grow up completely—they stay like babies their whole lives! This makes them really special and interesting to learn about. What Does an Axolotl Look Like? Skin … Read More “The Anatomy of an Axolotl” »

As we’re coming into the new season of juveniles being available in Australia, we are seeing different advice from different people offering them. I’d like to talk about two key areas, FOOD and TEMPARATURE, and why I follow the latest recommendations. Food Lets look at food. My recommendation is to feed adults earthworms as the … Read More “Best Axolotl Diet and Water Temperature” »

Signs your axolotl has a parasite If your axolotl has a parasite, the first indication is that it will start refusing to eat. It may float and it will start to loose it’s floofs, loose weight and sometimes loose its slime coat. This is an axolotl that was surrendered to me because the previous owner … Read More “How to rid your axolotl of a parasite…” »

I just want to talk about surrendering axolotls. I so often see axolotls advertised for sale that are in such terrible conditions, it breaks my heart. If you don’t have time for an animal or are in over your head, please, don’t wait until they are dying from starvation or injury to give them to … Read More “Surrendering” »