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My axy has metamorphosed, how can I...

Lovely Axies

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I think my axie is going to morph. (If she does it's because she wants to, the conditions she lives in have always been fine and her tank mate isn't showing any signs of morphing) Do you have any suggestions about how I can make it easier for her and how do I set up a new tank for her??
 

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Re: My axy has metermorphosed, how can I...

Are you really sure she's morphing? Do you have pictures of your axie?
It also might be possible that you've bought a tiger salamander instead of an axie. That does happen pretty often.
 

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Tiger salamanders are illegal in New Zealand so I doubt it's that. A photo would definately help if that's possible?


Regards Neil
 

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I'm not TOTALLY sure (I'm definitely no axie expert!) But it really does look like it from what I've read. Are there any sure fire ways to tell??
 

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Re: My axy has metermorphosed, how can I...

also, can the pictures be reposted? The links have broken
 

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Re: My axy has metermorphosed, how can I...

also, can the pictures be reposted? The links have broken
The thread is 4 years old. The original poster has deleted them from their photobucket account.

This thread was remade and made into a sticky at the top of this board, the pics are there http://www.caudata.org/forum/f46-be...ssion-free-all/51411-metamorphed-axolotl.html

I have to echo the others here that pictures are very much needed. A progression of any changes that are making it look like it's morphing would help a great deal.
 

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Umm, I've been watching her for the past few weeks and she has now got nostrils... When do I take her out of the water? Will she drown if I leave it too late?? :/
 

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Aquatic axolotls also have nostrils.

If your axolotl still has gills, it won't drown.
 

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but they're like, different... more pronounced maybe??
 

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It's easier for us to help you if you have a picture of your axie.
About the nostrills. My wildtype has pretty big (and 'ugly') nostrills compared to my leucistics.
 

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Axolotls will morph because of poor water conditions, hormome injections, and sometimes because their DNA is programed too. A life span over 5 years is rare after they morph. There is or was one over five years in the zoo in Mexico City but its a record for lifespan after morphing. 2-3 years is good for a morph. Morphing is very stressful on them and cuts their lifespan by almost 10 years.
 
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