sharon24577
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- Scottish Sharon
Hi there, my name is Sharon and I have cared for axolotls for over two years now. They are fascinating creatures and feel that I am constantly learning new things from them, both good and bad/sad.
I have two adults at the moment, one very large leucistic called Mary...I soon learnt that Mary is male but that was in the early days LOL :lol: I also have an adult Golden albino but sadly lost Kirkpatrick my Wild Type to a fungal infection last year
. I tried all the advice on the forum (water changes, salt baths, reducing temp and herbal tonic was my last resort but to no avail). I just hope I don't have to go through that again as I sobbed my heart out. Am big softy am afraid (tearful just thinking about him - how sad???).
My fiance thinks am a nutter...it's safe to say he doesn't share my enthusiasm for axolotls having said that, he is a biology teacher and so has a great respect for their regenerative abilities.
I first fell in love with Axies due to their originality and entertaining nature, now i share my fiances respect for their amazing abilities. Can you imagine if people could do that! Can't say I like the idea of them being used for genetic studies but being a nurse I can understand the need for doing so...I try not to think too much about it. As I say, am a bit of a softy .
I have nine leucistic juveniles at the moment, which I have lovingly nurtured with the advice from an experienced breeder (who supplied me with them - thanks Jean) and by using the advice on this site (it has been like my bible these last couple of months!!!)
Anyway, I am aware I am rambling on now (it's late ha ha) so I will go, but if there is anyone local who wants to share a love of axies or anyone else for that matter who can maybe give advice on prevention of further episodes of fungal infections....feel free. Speak soon I hope, Sharon x
I have two adults at the moment, one very large leucistic called Mary...I soon learnt that Mary is male but that was in the early days LOL :lol: I also have an adult Golden albino but sadly lost Kirkpatrick my Wild Type to a fungal infection last year
. I tried all the advice on the forum (water changes, salt baths, reducing temp and herbal tonic was my last resort but to no avail). I just hope I don't have to go through that again as I sobbed my heart out. Am big softy am afraid (tearful just thinking about him - how sad???).My fiance thinks am a nutter...it's safe to say he doesn't share my enthusiasm for axolotls
having said that, he is a biology teacher and so has a great respect for their regenerative abilities.I first fell in love with Axies due to their originality and entertaining nature, now i share my fiances respect for their amazing abilities. Can you imagine if people could do that!
Can't say I like the idea of them being used for genetic studies but being a nurse I can understand the need for doing so...I try not to think too much about it. As I say, am a bit of a softy . I have nine leucistic juveniles at the moment, which I have lovingly nurtured with the advice from an experienced breeder (who supplied me with them - thanks Jean) and by using the advice on this site (it has been like my bible these last couple of months!!!)
Anyway, I am aware I am rambling on now (it's late ha ha)
so I will go, but if there is anyone local who wants to share a love of axies or anyone else for that matter who can maybe give advice on prevention of further episodes of fungal infections....feel free. Speak soon I hope, Sharon x