Shannon Cutts

Axolotls are carnivorous right from birth. These ancient salamanders are very endangered in their native wild habitat. But thankfully, rising interest among pet keepers is giving the axolotl a fresh start and hope for the future. One of the keys to successfully keeping a pet axolotl is understanding what these amphibians need to eat. Since … Read more

The axolotl (pronounced “ack-suh-lot-uhl”) is a salamander that is found in only one place on Earth. It lives in a single lake just outside of Mexico City, Mexico. According to National Geographic, the axolotl is a salamander, but it is not like other salamanders. Axolotls are neoteny salamanders, which means they keep some of their … Read more

Bloodworms may not sound delicious to you, but to your axolotl, they are the equivalent of the tastiest of treats. Some experienced keepers call bloodworms “axolotl candy” – and for good reason. Axolotls are purely carnivorous, which means they only eat animal protein. This is true right from hatching. Axolotls are born with a small … Read more

Axolotls are a very unique species of salamander that are native to only one place in the world: Mexico City, Mexico. They have an ancient and noble history and are featured in many Aztec myths and stories. While axolotls are now said to be critically endangered in their wild habitat, they are quite popular as … Read more