Help! Axie ate white grub whole

[melvin2002]

Hello. I'm new and didn't know axolotls should not be fed whole grubs. But I fed Axel and Amanda Grubs yesterday. Are they in danger? And what should I do now?

 

[auntiejude]

What kind of grub? Most insect larvae are fine.

Some axies have trouble digesting them unless you prick the skin of the grub, but if not they will pass them whole.

 

[melvin2002]

its a white beetle larva with sharp pinsirs in its mouth

 

[auntiejude]

Do you mean mealworms? They are flour beetle larvae

 

[melvin2002]

no I found it in my garden it was white and a lot thicker it was so fiesty it even bit me. but I thought the bite of my axie would kill it. its this monstrosity

 

[auntiejude]

Well if your axie is OK now it should be fine.

 

[BabySinclair]

Correct me if I'm wrong. But I think I read on hear to remove the head before feeding it to your Lotl. Especially grass hoppers and mealworms. And I would imagine anything with pincers. Btw, freaky lookin grub! I usually go for the soft body grubs. Right now my organic green beans are covered (end of year, they are done). Too bad my guys are being finicky right now.....


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When asked: Why?
Because I couldn't stop at just one dammit!!!

 

[melvin2002]

they are still okay. they act normal

 

[emmaie892000]

they are still okay. they act normal

They're probably okay then. Just in the future don't leave heads on them!