Question: Axolotl Vets?

[CheerioAxolotl]

Hey! My family is moving to a larger house this summer and my parents have decided to let me keep an axolotl in my room. I know most of the basics of caring for axolotls, but I was wondering if I need to find a vet for my axolotl when I get it in a month or two. I haven't heard that it's necessary, but it's better safe than sorry.

 

[SammyTheLotus]

Hey there!
It's probably worth looking into just to be safe! If there's a vet or specialist in your area that deals with exotic pets (amphibians and caudates in particular) that would be definitely reassuring!
We had someone here a few weeks ago who had a lotl that needed vet care but unfortunately lacked the means to get it to a vet that was a couple of hours away, so that's a sad and stressful situation..
Kudos to you for thinking ahead!

 

[CheerioAxolotl]

Hey there!
It's probably worth looking into just to be safe! If there's a vet or specialist in your area that deals with exotic pets (amphibians and caudates in particular) that would be definitely reassuring!
We had someone here a few weeks ago who had a lotl that needed vet care but unfortunately lacked the means to get it to a vet that was a couple of hours away, so that's a sad and stressful situation..
Kudos to you for thinking ahead!

Thanks so much! I will definitely look into that. Hopefully I can find one and avoid any bad circumstances in the future.

 

[Donna001]

That's a very good idea to look for a vet before you need one.
I hope this link helps.
Herp Veterinarians

When you get your axolotl don't forget to post lost of pictures so that we can admire it. :happy:

 

[CheerioAxolotl]

Thank you so much for the link! I was able to find a vet near me that treats exotic animals, but I'm guessing that wherever I go they're going to charge me an arm and a leg :/ And I will definitely post pictures of my baby when I get it!