To everyone trying to force their axolotl to morph.

[ncc1701d]

Scientists have found that if Thyroxin (a hormone produced by the thyroid gland that helps regulate energy production in the body) is artificially added to axolotls they are able to complete metamorphosis. Apparently there is a block of signals between the thyroid gland (A large gland situated in front and on either side of the trachea (windpipe) that secretes the hormone thyroxine, which helps regulate body growth and metabolism) and the pituitary gland, (a gland at the base of the brain that secretes hormones and regulates and controls other hormone-secreting glands and many body processes, including reproduction) - even though the thyroid seems normal. This hormone block accounts for the axolotls inability to transform or metamorph into the adult stage.

It has also been studied that "fouling" a water tank to force an axolotl into metamorphosis has a less than 2% chance of succeeding.

This is done by putting the axolotl into a tank with only 10 or 15 centimetres of water in it and gradually removing the water from the tank making it harder for the axolotl to submerge.


The safest way and most promising way to succeed in the metamorphosis of your axolotl would be to inject it with iodine or thyroxin. NOT TO BE DONE YOURSELF!


As I am aware most of you would already know this, but just to everyone who is receiving misleading information about the metamorphosis of the axolotl.

 

[ianclick]

I would suggest that unless you are involved in scientific research involving the metamorphisis of axolotls that you don't try to force them to metamaorphisise in any way shape or form.

Axolotls are unique in that they don't naturally go through this process except on rare occaisions.

To interfere in the process of nature except for the advancement, protection or investigation of any species must be folly.

If you love your axie and you want a species that does metamorphisise try a species that does ie; Tiger Salamanders

 

[Kaysie]

It should also be noted that injections can also easily kill an axolotl that is not prepared to go through metamorphosis.

 

[Ed]

And to add a point here... If you force the axolotl to morph then it may require thyroxing supplementation throughout its life because without it, it will not be able to shed its skin which will eventually kill it.

Ed

 

[Sharron]

I dont get it - it sounds so cruel.

If you dont want an Axolotl then why not just go buy a salamander???

They are beautiful incredibly interesting little creatures, just the way they are.