Red and dying help

[Lucky10v3]

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.

 

[Donna001]

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:

 

[Lucky10v3]

He ate half a worm today. Maybe he just needed the stimulus from it wiggling.

 

[Donna001]

Congratulations. That's fantastic news.

 

[Lucky10v3]

He is eating half an earthworm every other day N he is doing great.

 

[Donna001]

That's great news.
So good to hear that he is eating and doing well, thanks for the update. :happy:

 

[Lucky10v3]

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...

www.caudata.org

The old link wasn't working so update. This saved his life!!!