For many people, the first time they ever see an axolotl is something they will never forget. These salamanders, with their feathery external gills and long tadpole-like tail, don’t even look real. But axolotls are all too real. They are also incredibly unusual animals. As the San Diego Zoo explains, […]
Even just thinking the word cockroach makes many people shudder. There is just something about these small, dark, darting insects that cause most of us to cringe or jump. But to your axolotl, a cockroach isn’t something you see and then run to the phone to call the exterminator. In […]
Axolotls are a very rare, beautiful, and unique type of salamander found in Mexico City, Mexico. These endangered salamanders look a lot like tiny colorful dragons, which is just one of the many reasons they are becoming so popular in the pet trade today. Axolotls are a great aquatic pet […]
Axolotls are unique in the world of salamanders. They are starting to be much more popular with amphibian lovers who want to enjoy these cute, long-lived salamanders up close. But in the wild, axolotls are nearly extinct now. The main reason is those wild axolotls are only found in one […]
Axolotls are a critically endangered species of salamander that is thought to have descended from tiger salamanders. These unusual and adorable amphibians are prized by pet keepers around the world even as they are dying out in their native territory near Mexico City, Mexico. As Mass Audubon explains, salamanders often […]
Learning how to feed your axolotl as they grow up is a big and important part of keeping this long-lived species of salamander healthy and thriving. But there is more to feeding an axolotl than many new keepers suspect. Some foods that are safe and even recommended for practically all […]