Gill flicks
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11th July 2012
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Is it normal for an axolotl to flick its gills once about every 5-7 seconds? He just got done eating a big meal, so could it just be because he is really full? usually does not flick so much. gills are pretty red, when he flicks, he flicks slow, not rapid... just want to make sure he is alright.  |
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11th July 2012
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| Member | Re: Gill flicks here is a video of him doing it... could he just be uncomfortable after a big meal? imzunicorn likes this. |
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11th July 2012
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Your video doesn't work, at least not for me! I assume the gill flicking is normal because mine do it after eating as well however I'm not sure if the frequent flick is something to worry about or not. |
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11th July 2012
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I think I put it to private on YouTube so wouldn't work here, took it off private so hope it works now!
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11th July 2012
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He does have 4 gills on the one side. :) and on the other he has 3 plus a nub that never fully grew lol. Glad he seems fine, just more frequent than normal.
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11th July 2012
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He does look normal, but, god, he's gorgeous. How old is he?
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11th July 2012
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| Member | Re: Gill flicks
I can only guess his age by his size when I bought him. I bought him in early April and he was 4 inches, now (early July) 7 inches... so grows about a inch a month. so assuming 8-10 months? Not sure, have not found a concrete answer on length vs age, but I know that it would vary.  |
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12th July 2012
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Oh, I was just wondering because the large lovely gills like that I've only really seen on older axolotl. I can't imagine how he'd look in a couple years.  |
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12th July 2012
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| Member | Re: Gill flicks
He has had these gills since i got him lol if he were a person he would have awesome thick hair lol here is a baby picture Morrison and imzunicorn like this. |
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