Question: Buying Axolotls from Pet Stores?

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I was looking to purchase an axolotl. I planned to buy one from a seller in Florida (I live in New Hampshire), but my aunt is convinced that she is a scam artist and that she doesn't actually plan to send me the animal. She found a pet store that's relatively close to me that sells axolotls. I heard that axolotls from pet stores aren't usually very healthy because they generally don't care for them correctly. I also heard that stores generally sell juveniles, and I have to get an adult female so that I can place her with my other axie and avoid breeding. Can anybody offer any insight on this subject? I'm concerned about purchasing an axolotl from a seller that I've never met, as well as from a pet store. I would appreciate it if somebody could offer some help. Thank you!
 
I think the best way to see if the store sells healthy axolotls would just be to go look at them. Are they on gravel? Do they look healthy (healthy weight/nice gills/all its limbs/etc)? You can also learn a lot about its health from the store employees - ask them about the care of it. Pretend like you don't know anything about axolotls, ask them what they eat/about tankmates/that kind of stuff. If they know what they're talking about, they're likely treating their lotls well and they should be healthy.

If you visit the store you can also ask them how old their lolts are (they should absolutely know), and the only way to really tell the gender would be check out the specific lotl. Remember that they can only be properly sexed once they get closer to adulthood (about a year old).

If you do end up ordering online, try ordering from a well-known and respected breeder, that way you can be assured it's not a scam.
 
silk said:
I think the best way to see if the store sells healthy axolotls would just be to go look at them. Are they on gravel? Do they look healthy (healthy weight/nice gills/all its limbs/etc)? You can also learn a lot about its health from the store employees - ask them about the care of it. Pretend like you don't know anything about axolotls, ask them what they eat/about tankmates/that kind of stuff. If they know what they're talking about, they're likely treating their lotls well and they should be healthy.

If you visit the store you can also ask them how old their lolts are (they should absolutely know), and the only way to really tell the gender would be check out the specific lotl. Remember that they can only be properly sexed once they get closer to adulthood (about a year old).

If you do end up ordering online, try ordering from a well-known and respected breeder, that way you can be assured it's not a scam.
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Thank you very much. I appreciate the advice. I'll definitely go check out the store.
 
Hello! I hope your search is going well, or has ended!

I just wanted to chime in, and tell you, if you are looking for a great breeder, I know one!

Chemeleon Cans! He is on here, but he also has a facebook, and website. I ordered from him and got the cutest wild type from him!

Hanna.
 
I'd like to personally recommend Cincinnati Axolotls / a_e_ reptiles. They're on facebook and I've gotten numerous axolotls from them, they've always come on time, in great shape, and for a great price. He has some really cool and rare axolotl strains as well, copper and purple a while back not sure if he still has them, melanoid with gold flecks, super green wilds with super red gills, etc.

Note: I am not affiliated just a happy customer.
 
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