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Category: Axolotl Biology

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What Is the Life Cycle of An Axolotl?

Axolotls (scientific name: Ambystoma mexicanum) are a species of salamander native to freshwater lakes in Mexico City, Mexico. Over the course of the past few decades, axolotls have become very...

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How To Sex An Axolotl? [Male or Female]

Unsurprisingly, one of the questions that I get asked a lot is: "Is my axolotl a boy or a girl?". Indeed, axolotls are notoriously hard to sex. It can be very difficult to clearly identify what...

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Are Axolotls Freshwater Or Saltwater Animals?

Being a neotenic creature, the axolotl doesn't undergo metamorphosis. Instead, it retains its juvenile features throughout its entire adult life. Such features include its characteristic external...

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Are Axolotls Blind? [And, Can They See You?]

As I'm sure most axolotl owners will tell you, there's a pretty steep learning curve associated with adopting axolotls as pets. When we got our first axolotl, we were horrified by the sight of it...

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Why Is My Axolotl’s Skin Peeling? [Slime In Axolotl Tank]

Have you noticed that your axolotl's skin is peeling? Perhaps you've noticed a white slime or gunk floating around your axolotl tank, or bits of mucous peeling off your pet's body when it swims...

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The Complete Guide To Axolotl Poop

Believe it or not, axolotl poop - or poo for British English speakers - is a steamy hot topic! As a matter of fact, you probably wouldn't believe the number of questions we get from axolotl...

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