Question: Strange question about axolotls and night crawlers

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So i just fed my axolotl (4.5-5 inches) its first night-crawler and he ate the entire thing in one go (no cutting needed). But then i thought to myself.. since axolotls have no teeth and can't bite the worms in half are the worms alive while in my axies stomach??
 
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Yes, they live for some time in the stomach. Not a pleasant way to die.
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