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- Axolotls: The Fascinating Mexican Axolotl and the Tiger Salamander
Detailed practical, scientific, and photographic information about the Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum), the Mexican Salamander Also covers Tiger Salamanders
- Axolotls - Biology
The diagram on the right is a summary of the development of the Axolotl, from egg to adult The red line below each animal represents roughly 2 mm The egg (stage 1) is typically amphibian It comprises of the embryo, which measures about 2 mm in diameter, and also the surrounding layers of jelly
- Axolotls - Health Diseases
This golden albino's forward-turned gills are typical of an axolotl stressed by flowing water A curled tail end is a sure sign of a stressed axolotl Please note well: Aquarium fish remedies can be toxic to axolotls and it is inadvisable to use them without first consulting an expert
- Genetics and Colour - Axolotl
You can see the huge variety of axolotl colour variations in Caudata org's User Photo Gallery Keep your eyes open for unusually coloured axolotls that don't match the descriptions here
- Axolotls - Feeding
When an axolotl wants to eat something, it opens its mouth suddenly and water rushes in, along with the food or anything else around (such as parts of other axolotls, or pieces of gravel)
- Axolotls - Metamorphosed Tiger Salamanders
An axolotl that metamorphoses prior to when it begins to reach sexual maturity will usually lead a somewhat normal life It will eat the same food and behave in a similar manner to the Tiger Salamander, but it will not live as long
- Axolotls - Requirements Water Conditions in Captivity
Output from a filter can cause significant flow and this is perhaps the most common cause of stress in axolotls Excessive water flow will, sooner or later, lead to disease The photos below depict an axolotl that has succumbed to the stress caused by excessive water flow
- Axolotls - Rearing from Egg to Adult
If you would like to know more about the stages of larval growth, look at the Biology Page There is a nice diagram of the stages of axolotl growth, from egg to juvenile The photo below shows 15 cm (6 inches) juveniles of various colours
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