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I got my 2 axolotls 2 weeks ago,they are unrelated male and female and just over a year old,what signs do I look out for when they are ready to breed?Do they chase each other?Does the female lay eggs at night?What makes the male deposit the sperm?Thanks for any info,jackie:happy:
 
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Hi Jackie,
Their toenails changing color is an indicator that they are sexually mature. If your axie is light colored, his/her toenails will get dark. If the axie is dark, their toenails turn light. I have a post regarding my male's swollen cloaca and it is my understanding that that is a positive sign. Also, Sphynx did spend some time "chasing" my female (Nefertiti). He would seek her out and "rub" himself all over her, almost looking like they were dancing. This happened about 3 weeks ago but I have not had any eggs yet. I don't know what time of day they lay their eggs or if they have a preference. Hope this helps!
 
Thank you for your reply,both of them,the male is white and female is golden both have black tips on their nails,I suppose I shall get a surprise one day :D:D
 
Maybe so...I'd be curious to know what color combinations occur if you have eggs! If/when it happens, prepare to be very busy! Their "dance" is pretty entertaining, too! Good luck!
 
the egg laying procedure will take a long time - until 24 or sometimes more hours. My axies mostly begin with laying in the late evening and they are still laying the whole day long.
 
Sorry for the hi-jack.....callina..do you know how long after picking up spermatophores, eggs should be appearing?

Thanks
Mel
 
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Hi Mel,

usually 12 - 24 hours after picking up the spermatophores, the female begins to lay eggs.

Tina
 
Thank you!
Not long to wait then.
My male has been dropping frantically, I have a suspected female in there. Today some tops are missing off the spermatophores.:eek:

I'm hoping for no eggs really as i have about 15 juvies and 20 odd larvae at the minute! (not from my own axolotls)
Thank you
Mel
 
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