1. GFP axolotls refer to green fluorescent protein expressing axolotls. They are bio-engineered (transgenic) animals that can glow green when exposed under black light.
2. Yes you can but handling is best avoided. Handling should be minimised because axies have soft bodies that can be easily injured if handled roughly. In addition, being fully aquatic, axies and human skin have different type of microbes such as bacteria. Humans can cause infections in axies and axies can also cause an infection to humans. Handling will also remove the protective slime coat. Lotions, perfumes and other residue on human skin can cause terrible burns and trauma to axie skin as well. In inevitable situations where handling has to be performed, hands have to be thoroughly washed, rings, bracelets and watches removed and the hands are to always to be kept wet when handling the axie. Rubbing a bit of dechlorinator/stress coat type products on the hands before handling can also help minimise trauma. They can help detoxify certain residual chemicals/metals on our skin and will make the skin more pH neutral. Human skin is naturally slightly acidic.
The best way to transfer an axie is by scooping it up in a container. Nets may be used but they too sometimes snag on gills, toes and skin and can be damaging if not proplery handled. Manually restraining the axie is useful in situations where a thorough physical examination/ vet procedure such as injections or biopsies have to be performed.
3 - Temperature normally refers to water temperature in the tank. Ambient temperature indirectly plays a part as warm ambient temperature will also ultimately cause an elevation in water temperature unless a chiller or other cooling methods are employed.
