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[jdsciguy]

I'm a Biology teacher and would love to get a tank of axolotls started and hopefully breeding someday. From other post I believe I'm good in the way of setup, tank, ect. what is the best way to get them, eggs or live?? Any ideas of where?

 

[smily sam]

Juvaniles are best if you havn't looked after axolotls befour they will also become sexually mature and ready to breed quiker than eggs which are quite hard if you havn'tlooked after axolotls befour but you still get to see the aqxolotl develope into a adult with a juvanile
Sam:happy::wacko:

 

[memojo1979]

I tried eggs 1st, before finding this forum (though I did already refer to the linked axie site) + 95% hatched fine, but none lasted beyond a few weeks
I then tried again, just over a year ago + my 3 little guys that I got at probably 6-7cm are still going well
I guess the main factor is how you are going to get them - personally, I feel that eggs can be posted (aslong as not too far developed) whereas I wouldn't want to inflict that on a hatched axie, no matter how small / recently hatched or large! So, if you want hatched axie rather than egg, you may have to be prepared to travel a fair distance (I went by train from West Midlands to North of England + was lucky to discover a lovely breeder, who helped more than anyone could hope)

Just my opinions, of course

 

[carsona246]

axolotl's arn't as commonly available in the u.s, and sending an axolotl through the mail is really the only option for most people. People send fish through the mail all the time, my two axolotl's actually arrived a day later then they were supposed to with no ill effects. I originally wanted to hatch eggs, but am really pleased with my decision to buy juvies. I had a juvenile, and a larvae sent to me, and raising the larvae was basically the same process as hatching one in my mind. I got to watch it grow all it's limbs, and see it develop, and I couldn't be happier with the juvenile I recieved. If I were you I would get a juvenile.

 

[morphyrichards]

You could have some fun with your classes if you could raise axies from eggs but as another teacher who did a similar thing one thing you need to be mindful of is feeding. Baby axolotls need to be fed many times every day, including weekends and holidays. They need regular feedings until they are about 3- 4 inches and then they can go for longer times without food.

This is a thread I posted in 09 where I asked some questions about keeping axolotls in classrooms which you might find helpful. http://www.caudata.org/forum/f46-beginner-newt-salamander-axolotl-help-topics/f48-axolotls-ambystoma-mexicanum/f57-axolotl-free-all/64532-axolotl-classroom.html

 

[Sheldon90]

I'm a Biology teacher and would love to get a tank of axolotls started and hopefully breeding someday. From other post I believe I'm good in the way of setup, tank, ect. what is the best way to get them, eggs or live?? Any ideas of where?

The peculiarity of axolotl is that it reaches puberty and becomes able to reproduce without becoming an adult, without undergoing metamorphosis. The thyroid gland is well developed in these larvae, but it usually does not produce a sufficient amount of the thyroxine hormone inducing metamorphosis. However, if you move axolotl to a drier and cooler environment or lower the water level with home breeding, it turns into an adult amphibian. The transformation of axolotl into an amphibian can also be caused by the addition of the hormone thyroxine to food or by injection. Transformation can occur within a few weeks, while the external gills of the axolotl disappear, the color and shape of the body change. But introducing axolotl into metamorphosis without the support of a specialist is dangerous for the life of the animal. As a rule, attempts at home to turn the axolotl into an amphibian in most cases end in the death of the animal. So, you better ask for help somewhere like Biology Paper Writing | Pro-Papers.com . Cause it's not that simple to breeding axolotls.

 

[axolotl nerd]

For students, this is a tremendous opportunity. Despite the fact that I currently prioritize a lot of chores, I would like to become more professional in this area.

i believe it can be a double edged sword, honestly.
i've attended (and am currently attending) american education, and find that implementing animals into a classroom has the potential to be dangerous. while it would be very interesting and a wonderful opportunity for most students, but there will always be the possibility for someone to harm the eggs or larve. the callous nature that i've seen teenagers have could be quite dangerous in this instance

 

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