Interesting Trait

[Cloppy]

So I just heard a rumor ( From Wikipedia ) That Axolotls can ingest iodine (through another salamander or something) and complete metomorphisis. Is that really possible? Wikipedia said they look sorta like plateau tiger salamanders when they do that.

 

[auntiejude]

No. There's a lot more to it than that, iodine is only part of the process. But the can be artificially morphed.

 

[xxianxx]

It's proteanated iodine, iodine has no impact on morphing

 

[MamaPluto]

It's also incredibly stressful on the axolotl, and usually halves their lifespan.

 

[xxianxx]

It's also incredibly stressful on the axolotl, and usually halves their lifespan.

Have you evidence of this ?

 

[auntiejude]

It's also incredibly stressful on the axolotl, and usually halves their lifespan.

It's not stressful if it's done properly.

 

[MamaPluto]

It's one of the top stickies on the general discussion, and is known to be very stressful on them.

 

[xxianxx]

It's one of the top stickies on the general discussion, and is known to be very stressful on them.

That refers to axolotls who morph due to poor conditions , there is no evidence that hormonaly morphed axolotls are unhealthy

 

[Elise]

I have a naturally occurring axolotl morph and the biggest surprise throughout the process was the lack of stress shown. My axolotl continued to eat daily and shown normal behavior. She's about to be 3 soon and seems very happy and healthy.

I think the stress people associate is due to poor conditions prior to metamorphosis, or improper care during and after metamorphosis.

I can't speak for wikipedia but the two members who have replied to you have had first hand experience with artificially morphed axolotls, along with metamorphosed andersoni and tigrinum if memory serves me correctly. Ian was the first person I reached out to for advice when I was dealing with my morph. They are both quite knowledgeable on the subject.