Itching the gills??? Just normal or bad bad bad?

[annmarie]

When the axolotl uses his legs and itches his gills, does it mean anything bad? Like when a dog uses its hind leg to itch his ears? Just a harmless itch or sick gills? Gills look normal just saw him itch it a few times.

I saw a some tiny copepods, I hope they are not making gills itch. I don't see why they would.

 

[kapo]

Sometimes an itch is just an itch! If he starts doing it continuously and behaving completely out of the norm, then look at what it could be.

 

[annmarie]

Every since being active on this forum, every time my axolotls exhibit a behavior I have not seen before I get drawn to ask.

There is not a definitive guide to axolotl behavior and husbandry. With the popularity of axolotl increasing, I am in favour of some sort of new publication. And axolotl.org is a great site, but all everything and detailed, nor do I believe it should be, for what it is.

Most axolotl publications are academic or grossly outdated. I do not understand why there are no newer publications, especially one that falls between acadamia and beginer information.