notaphrodite
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Hello! I have an axolotl approx. 1.5 years old named Warchild ( I believe he’s a boy). I got him as a little tadpole guy at a local reptile shop, I had wanted one for years and done tons of tons of reading on them, went in for a bearded dragon though and came out with my bebe. He was with others and was getting picked on soo
Anywhoo, I’ve always been a more paranoid pet owner than most and really try to provide ideal conditions for all of my animals. I’m willing to go find a vet but not sure if regular checkups are a normal thing for axolotl owners and wonder about the stress of transport..
In your opinion/experience does he look healthy?
In regards to his weight,
When he was about (6mos?) I posted a pic asking about his gill health and was told instead he was super skinny, sooo I have been trying to fatten him up since. Some days he looks so chonky- but I worry because he will only eat bloodworms. I’ve tried everyone’s tips in regards to how often to feed to encourage a food change etc., I’ve tried every type of feeder worm presented every type of way and- no matter what I try he spits them out. But I’ve heard bloodworms aren’t nutritious enough and I’ve also heard they’re fine. I’m willing to spend for the good stuff but it just goes to waste.. is he too fat? Can he be healthy with a diet of only bloodworms? I’ve tried pellets, too. Fresh worms, frozen, alive dead rinsed not chopped up full literalllllly and he just says “this is trash mother” and spits it out after a bit. Thoughts?? **i feed frozen bloodworms, i was doing 4-6 cubes and he was eating that up QUICKLY, now i can only find them in a brick and i break off a chunk. He always seems to be looking for food.. I worry he’s malnourished But also thiccc.. idk
Also, I’ve always wondered about his small gills. His filter is ridiculously nice w low water flow and parameters are always Gucci.. I’ve heard small gills are fine because it means the 02 level is really good, but I’ve never actually seen an axie with gills like mine! One side is a tiny bit fluffy but not really, the other not at all + one nub gill that has never grown since babyhood.. are axies gills just unique?
Any tips help, thank you!
Sorry that was long, I love him so much and want him to live a long happy life
And if a checkup is seriously recommended I’ll do that as well!
++ bonus pics of adorable bebe
thank youuuuuu ...
Anywhoo, I’ve always been a more paranoid pet owner than most and really try to provide ideal conditions for all of my animals. I’m willing to go find a vet but not sure if regular checkups are a normal thing for axolotl owners and wonder about the stress of transport..
In your opinion/experience does he look healthy?
In regards to his weight,
When he was about (6mos?) I posted a pic asking about his gill health and was told instead he was super skinny, sooo I have been trying to fatten him up since. Some days he looks so chonky- but I worry because he will only eat bloodworms. I’ve tried everyone’s tips in regards to how often to feed to encourage a food change etc., I’ve tried every type of feeder worm presented every type of way and- no matter what I try he spits them out. But I’ve heard bloodworms aren’t nutritious enough and I’ve also heard they’re fine. I’m willing to spend for the good stuff but it just goes to waste.. is he too fat? Can he be healthy with a diet of only bloodworms? I’ve tried pellets, too. Fresh worms, frozen, alive dead rinsed not chopped up full literalllllly and he just says “this is trash mother” and spits it out after a bit. Thoughts?? **i feed frozen bloodworms, i was doing 4-6 cubes and he was eating that up QUICKLY, now i can only find them in a brick and i break off a chunk. He always seems to be looking for food.. I worry he’s malnourished But also thiccc.. idk
Also, I’ve always wondered about his small gills. His filter is ridiculously nice w low water flow and parameters are always Gucci.. I’ve heard small gills are fine because it means the 02 level is really good, but I’ve never actually seen an axie with gills like mine! One side is a tiny bit fluffy but not really, the other not at all + one nub gill that has never grown since babyhood.. are axies gills just unique?
Any tips help, thank you!
Sorry that was long, I love him so much and want him to live a long happy life
And if a checkup is seriously recommended I’ll do that as well!
++ bonus pics of adorable bebe
thank youuuuuu ...
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