I thought I found an axie

[Ruto]

So one day I'm in a creek with the kids and noticed a pleco like thing in the water so I grabbed it and to my surprise saw a lizard with gills. So my newbie self put my 2+2 together and said holy cow I found an axie.... I always wanted one and here it was and even better free yay ...

Well fast forwarding today my thought to be axie jumped out the tank and won't stay in....seems it has no gills anymore. Did some research and it looks like my find wasn't an axie but a northern two lined salamander. But I'm here to just confirm and make sure I have it right. I intend to release my now salamander to his original home tomorrow.

 

[Autistic Catholic]

Axolotls are only found in a lake in Mexico. You will never find a wild axolotl anywhere but in Mexico so if you're not in Mexico, you will not find an axolotl.

 

[Ruto]

Axolotls are only found in a lake in Mexico. You will never find a wild axolotl anywhere but in Mexico so if you're not in Mexico, you will not find an axolotl.

Thanks for the fact. If I ever find a gilled lizard again going forward I will assume it's a salamander

 

[Autistic Catholic]

There are a wide variety of neotenic salamanders native to North America including axolotls, sirens, and mudpuppies.

 

[Ruto]

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There are a wide variety of neotenic salamanders native to North America including axolotls, sirens, and mudpuppies

Ok so I'm a tad confused reading this. Earlier we said axies are only found in Mexico waters. Now I'm reading some are native to America.

 

[wolfen]

mexico is in north america just not in the united states.

 

[Autistic Catholic]

North America includes Mexico, United States, and Canada, and some would include parts of Central America too. North America is a continent. The United States is a country a part of that continent. Mexico is also part of that continent. Axolotls are native only to Mexico which is part of North America but not native to the United States which is commonly called "America".

 

[Ruto]

North America includes Mexico, United States, and Canada, and some would include parts of Central America too. North America is a continent. The United States is a country a part of that continent. Mexico is also part of that continent. Axolotls are native only to Mexico which is part of North America but not native to the United States which is commonly called "America".

Well looks like someone needs a geography 101 class refresher