Returning to the site!

I have not perused or posted on caudata.org in some time, and have been amazed by this great new site! The new look is terrific! I have been awed by the members photos of thier animals and habitat enclosures.





After unsuccessfully raising axolotl eggs three times (I really tried! Had a good feeding system going,or so I thought!), and losing my T. Grans of three years, I have never found any in my region for sale. I would like to start preparing a tank and more avidly searching for a pair of T. Grans now that Fall is here, and shipping is a feasible option. So, here I am! Happy to be back! Very impressed and inspired!

One question-During my new exploring...I have seen a green axolotl...."Minty" .......that's new to me! Very interesting...

Cheers!
P.S. If anyone in southwestern Ontario can read this, point me in the direction of some Taricha Granulosa!!

Welcome back to the forum

Hi and welcome! "Minty" is a GFP Melanoid (green fluorescent protein). Axolotls were injected in a lab with this protein that some jellyfish carry for research. Now there's a few strands available through a few breeders. The greenish hue really doesn't show up like that unless directly in front of/under a blacklight (this is not recommended for constant use). Under normal lighting conditions, there may a slightly yellow-green tint in areas would normally be white and their eyes appear emerald green which is pretty cool IMO.

T. Grans are super cool - best of luck in your search!