Is it cruel to keep this guy alive?

[richardj]

Slate? Great idea. And oddly enough I just had my bathroom re-done and have some slate floor tiles left over. That must be serendipity.

Is just regular builders' sand OK, or does it have to be anything in particular?

I have a hunch I am going to become an axolotl obsessive like you bunch of crazy loons ;-)

 

[Kaysie]

You'll want to use aquarium sand or pool filter sand (which is coarser). Builders sand could contain things that are harmful to your axolotl.

As for worms, you can use worms from your garden as long as you can be sure that they'll be fertilizer/pesticide free. That means if you have close neighbors that might use chemicals on their garden, it might be best to purchase your worms elsewhere.

And we're not crazy. We're just REALLY ... eh, we're loony.

 

[mewsie]

And we're not crazy. We're just REALLY ... eh, we're loony.

:wacko:

Actually, I don't even know what that smiley is supposed to be, but it seemed appropriate.

 

[Boo Penguin]

Good job for saving him, he's just so cute!!! Considering that he was being picked on then I would say his gills will improve quickly and his limbs will grown back given time. He's a lucky little axi to have you as an owner

 

[Bellabelloo]

I have a hunch I am going to become an axolotl obsessive like you bunch of crazy loons ;-)

I think you are on path to becoming addicted to axolotl - but beware, it'll not stop with axolotl