So now he appears healthy but he still won't eat. Suggestions? He hasn't eaten in over a month from what I can tell. He is given food but he ain't eating. Pic attached to show weight. He is given pellets that a seller made. He has been given them since I have had him.
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Red and dying help
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Donna001
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Considering he hasn't eaten for a month he is still looking very good. His stomach is around the same width as his head, which is the general rule for a healthy axolotl. I can understand your concern about the feeding though.
I have attached a link listing different foods and their approximate nutritional values. Earthworms are certainly the way forward as soon as possible as they are the best main diet.
Caudata Culture Articles - Food Items for Captive Caudates
Best of luck and please keep us posted on your progress. :happy:
I have attached a link listing different foods and their approximate nutritional values. Earthworms are certainly the way forward as soon as possible as they are the best main diet.
Caudata Culture Articles - Food Items for Captive Caudates
Best of luck and please keep us posted on your progress. :happy:
Donna001
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Congratulations. That's fantastic news. 
Donna001
Active member
That's great news.
So good to hear that he is eating and doing well, thanks for the update. :happy:
So good to hear that he is eating and doing well, thanks for the update. :happy:
Axolotl - antibiotic solution
I may get flames for posting this but again I just want to share on what I know for helping axolotls. For illnesses where using a salt bath is not suitable (ie. the axolotl is too small) or if you are not a fan of the indian almond leave solution, then try this antibiotic solution. The an...
The old link wasn't working so update. This saved his life!!!