Spyyk - my Leucistic.

Before I start posting pics, I will just say I've recently swapped the gravel to sand.
I've not had a problem with the gravel, but with my smaller axolotl just arrived, I thought it was better to err to the sensible.

Anyway, I'd like to introduce Spyyk - my little angel. This is a range of pics from when I first got him, right the way to the present.
Sorry there's so many - but I love SLS dearly!

I've won several competitions with this picture, and I must say, it's my favourite...



I don't actually know if Spyyk's male or female - I believe female, but I've said he for so long, I'll stick with it.
Such a cheeky character!



I use this pic as my signature a lot.



A... curious little fella.
Spyyk does actually sleep in his bed now - but sometimes kips like this still...



New things prove to be of great interest, so I have a collection of toys and items for him to play with, and rotate them regularly.



Wheeee! Still very active. He's at least 9 months old now I think, and loves to play. (This pic was quite a while back) Nutball.



I tell ya. Nutball...



Ever an enigma... (no, not photoshopped - and no, I haven't a clue!)



Who ever said they don't have feelings is completely wrong. Malaysian snails are scary.
(But are now best friends)
Sorry about the name - there is a story behind it.
Spyyk - everyone wanted to call him "Fluffy". So that's me taking the mick a bit. At least it's original.
Lotuss - the tail is like a lotus petal, with a soft shimmer of colours in the light.
Spangles - habit. Sorry!



Reasonably up to date pic of the tank. Gravel has been swapped for sand though.



I love this pic too. It really shows Spyyk as the cheeky imp he is - freckles and all.



Bedtime?



Spyyk: "Not bloomin likely!"



How intelligent are axolotl?



This intelligent. No, I didn't have ANYTHING to do with this - I just took the pic.



Food is always good - even if it IS sneaky. Pfft, sneaky sneaky frozen worms...



...? Hahahah!



Such a sweetheart.



Catch you around!

you can tell you love your axies. Is that a large shrimp on the first photo?.

WOW!! how kool is that!

Awww!!! I think i might get Moomin a ball What a great idea!

Rofl - yes, I think they are AWESOME.
I do have another, but I'm waiting until he's healthier before posting pictures - the one I have is horrifying.

Yup - that's an adult Glass Shrimp - Palaemonetes paludosus.
I get maybe 5 every few months - The 'Lotls have a habit of eating them occasionally.
That one is Potted - still around today.



As for the ball, it's a peirced pingpong ball, filled with water. You can leave a small airbubble, and it will "moonwalk" - great fun for nosey 'Lotties.



BOING!



Woooahh...



(Doesn't fancy being a parent - too much like hard work)

Awww hehaaa. So lovely. Made me smile and laugh at the same time, just out of happiness to see such a happy lovely axie

*grins*
Spyyk's certainly that!
Spoilt rotten, that's what...

I'll do a quick one for Ari in a few days - he's a LOT healthier now.
A bit of love and care makes for a happy 'Loti!

that sure is a cute one! I think my little guy would like a cute friend like that one day!

lovley axolotl...whats that shrimp in the tank on the first picture?

thats very cute

Thanks guys!

I have quite a few shrimp in there - Palaemonetes.

Great fun little things - the 'Lotls like to chase them.

has he ever bitten you. i am afraid of taking him on hand...

Oh yes, regularly!
It doesn't hurt a bit, as their teeth are really, REALLY tiny.
Don't take him out of the water, and don't grab him if he doesn't want to be grabbed.
If you hand feed him regularly, he'll get to like your hands.
Spyyk's so laid back nowadays, if I ever need to take him out for treatment of any kind, or the time I replaced all the substrate, he happily sat in my hand and let me lift him into the spare tank.

Here's a link to Spyyk's blogpage!
http://spyyk.blogspot.com/

There's LOADS of stuff on there - if you think I missed anything, then let me know!

ok i will try, spyyk seems to be very happy in his tank, your're great. where did you buy those circles?

When Leucistic axolotls have just hatched do their eyes immediately look black I requested 2 leucistic babes from a lady i know and their eyes dont look dark to me!?????

<font color="119911">Spike looks like an awesome little guy!!
I was going to name my golden albino Spike, but
now I am thinking of something like Butterscotch!
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