Axolotl swallowed gravel

[Svetlana]

Hello!

I bought my axolotl a few days ago. He is about 9 cm long. In pet shop they kept him in tank with gravel about 1 cm in size (you can see it on photo below). So I think he might have swallowed some gravel. In my tank I have only very large rocks not less then 5 cm in size.

I fed him this morning and noticed like piece of gravel sticking out of his belly. (see photo below)
But now I can't see it.

What can I do? Should I stop feeding him until gravel comes out of him? Should I fridge my axolotl?

And another question: are those yellow spots on photo are normal for axolotl?

 

[NaterPotater]

I don't know for sure, so wait for a second opinion, but I think fridging can help. Slow down their metabolism until they can hopefully pass it. I wish pet stores knew how to actually take care of axolotls.

 

[auntiejude]

Chances are that she will pass the gravel on her own. Feed her normally.
The yellow spots are normal.

 

[Svetlana]

Thank you! I really hope everything will be fine. But I worry if I will continue to feed my axolotl normally, then gravel may stuck inside... That is why I thought about fridging.