Question about spermatophores

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If I happen to get my hands on some spermatophores and I put them in Buttercups tank, could there be a chance that she will pick up the cap of the spermatophores and lay fertile eggs without a male present in the tank???
 
Unfortunately I don't think it's that simple. Axolotls do have a courtship display with a lot of nudging and following each other around the tank. This courtship would serve to make the female receptive so without this she probably hasn't got a clue what the spermatophores are.The spermatophores are also attached to something in the tank so the female can postion herself over them. If they are just floating around in the tank I think the chances of fertilization are zero. No harm in trying though I guess.

Regards Neil
 
I agree with Neil. I don't think it works like that.
 
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