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I Have heard before that and axolotls gills tell alot about its emotion. I have heard confusing facts on this subject though such as if their gills are flared out and spread apart they are frustrated. However I have heard the opposite that when their gills are spread out they are happy. Please clear this up for me!!!!!!!
 
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Axolotls don't experience emotion like humans do. The gills are a good indicator of how an axolotl is doing physically (stressed, ill, etc.), but they don't have emotions like happiness or anger.
 
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Well Then what are some signs of stressed or not stressed. Right now my Axos gills are flared are spread wide apart. they are also curled inward toward their face?
 
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