An axolotl is a species of Mexican tiger salamander that under normal circumstances will not grow out of its larval stage. Unless the body of water that it lives in begins to dry up, it will always retain its gills and underwater-type features.
In the wild, axolotls are found in the canals of what used to be Lake Xochimilco in the Mexico City area. Though they are now an endangered species, they are bred in captivity as pets and for scientific reasons. They are caried in a few pet stores as "Mud Puppies", though Mud Puppies, unlike axolotls, only have four toes on their back legs (as opposed to five of the axolotl), grow to a larger size, live in a completely different area (Eastern US and south eastern Canada), look much different, and will never grow out of their larval form, no matter what.
In captivity, the axolotl is robust and easy to take care of, eating anything else in your aquarium that moves. Floating reptile food or small fish make a tasty meal. Just don't put babies axolotls with adults. They do poop a lot, so clean up and keep a filter.
They have amazing regerative abilities, and can regrow entire limbs. Just don't cut off your pets arms or legs. Or tail. Or head. Or gills. Or anything. That would be mean.
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Some people hate them, but i think they're cute.


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