Can I pet my axie??

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jenni

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Is it OK to try and 'hold' your axie? I know you cant take them out of the water. I dont want to freak my axie out but has anyone had success with this??
 
Jenni,

Axolotls have a 'slime coating' that can be damaged through contact with human hands. I would avoid physical contact with your axolotl unless it is necessary.

See www.axolotl.org for more details.
 
what about if you make it an land and water axy would it change the "slime" or not????}}}
 
Axolotls will not come onto land. They are strictly aquatic. The bacteria present on your hand could make your axolotl very ill, in addition to the damage it might sustain to its slime coat. It's best just not to touch them.
 
ok it just i heard that axies could be land as well but maybe the aquarium owner got confused with another breed or somthing?
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If you heard it from a petshop, forget you heard it at all. Really, they (98.9%) don't know anything at all and should be forced to go to college.
 
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