Such an unusual name was called the Mexican salamander, which has an unusual appearance and can become your pet. The second name of this animal is the "water dragon".
External features of axolotl
Due to their appearance they became very popular, because many people want to buy themselves a small, small, fantastic dragon. The body length of these animals is about 30 cm, and the mass is more than 300 grams. They have an amusing comb, and on their body there are gills in the form of feathers, which are designed to obtain a sufficient amount of oxygen from the aquatic environment. Especially noteworthy is the tail of axolotl, which is 70% of the total body length. Axolotl has a slightly flat, wide head. Since these are representatives of predatory reptiles, it has sharp teeth, located both on the lower and upper jaws. Externally, the axolotte appears ringed due to grooves, located on the sides, but its skin is very smooth. This reptile has 4 fingers without membranes on the front paws and 5 on the back paws. To know how to properly care for axolotl, it is necessary to take into account the peculiarities of this species and their vital activity.
In natural conditions, these reptiles have the ability to regenerate. The natural coloring of these animals is dark brown. Sometimes you can find the presence of dark yellow or black spots. Artificially derived species can be of different colors: from milky white to pink with red gills. In nature, they live in lakes and water bodies with a weak current. Prefer a low water temperature . They are night predators, who prefer to hide in holes during the day, under tree roots and other hard-to-reach places. These reptiles are very hardy and can live without food for up to two weeks.
If you want to acquire such an unusual animal as axolotl, then you need to know what care and content is preferred for this reptile. At home, this species can live up to 10-15 years.
Axolotl - content at home
When - creating the right, comfortable conditions, these reptiles can please you for many years. For two adults, a 30-40-liter aquarium is needed. Water should be at room temperature. It is necessary to avoid the presence of sharp objects in the aquarium, since the axolotl skin is very tender and can easily be damaged. It is important to have aquatic plants and smooth, round stones. Do not use sand as a soil to avoid eating it in animals. Pebbles - will be an excellent variant of the bottom surface. It is necessary to change about 20% of the total volume of water weekly. The living environment should be enriched with oxygen, with a neutral pH level.
The temperature regime is 18-20 ° C in the daytime and 16-18 ° C at night. Do not forget that axolotl is a predator, and the question with whom you can keep this reptile should be well provided for. Do not settle it with fish, as they will simply be swallowed. Large fish also will not be excellent neighbors for this reptile,
Axolotl - predatory reptile, and proper care provides for a varied diet. To feed the reptile is better than meat: low-fat veal, beef, bloodworm, tubule, lumbricus, snails , insect and shrimp larvae. Feeding of young individuals should be daily, adults - 2-3 times a week.