Detailed practical, scientific, and photographic information about the Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum), the Mexican Salamander. Also covers Tiger Salamanders.

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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).

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.

While not demanding, axolotls deserve to be well cared for, just like any other animal. Good luck with your aquarium plans. If you have questions about your proposed setup, why not talk to …

This book begins by describing the Axolotl's obscure name and significance and goes on to cover its feeding, housing, breeding, genetics, and diseases. If you own an Axolotl as a pet, this is …

Finding axolotl eggs, or seeing a female spawning, often occurs when we least expect it, or at least not quite on the day we expect. It's always a good idea to keep an eye out for old …