Bongo 1975

Bongo1975 said:
Hell o
am new to this site just wondered are axolotl more active in the summer
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That depends on what temperature your summer is. Generally the warmer the water, the more active they become because they are poikilotherms and rely on the temperature of the environment. Rates of metabolism tend to increase with temperature....but high temperatures can be lethal as enzymes are denatured and metabolic pathways are disrupted. However, it's not that simple. Warmer water cannot hold as much dissolved oxygen as colder water and this might result in the animal becoming lethargic. There is some evidence suggesting some amphibians can generate heat in their muscles, particularly useful for those living in cold water, thus allowing them to become slightly more active. Very useful if you hunt slower prey.
 
Hi Bongo1975.
This will be the first summer I have axolotls. I've already had to buy fans for their tanks. The long term forecast is for a warm summer, which would normally make me very happy, but now I'm more concerned about my little fellas.
:happy:
 
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