Detailed practical, scientific, and photographic information about the Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum), the Mexican Salamander. Also covers Tiger Salamanders.

The Axolotl is carnivorous and has reasonably typical internal carnivore anatomy, with the main exception of the teeth. Its teeth are pedicalate (i.e. they're small stumps, like cones). With …

You can see the huge variety of axolotl colour variations in Caudata.org's User Photo Gallery. Keep your eyes open for unusually coloured axolotls that don't match the descriptions here.

Output from a filter can cause significant flow and this is perhaps the most common cause of stress in axolotls. Excessive water flow will, sooner or later, lead to disease. The photos below …

This golden albino's forward-turned gills are typical of an axolotl stressed by flowing water. A curled tail end is a sure sign of a stressed axolotl. Please note well: Aquarium fish remedies …

An axolotl that metamorphoses prior to when it begins to reach sexual maturity will usually lead a somewhat normal life. It will eat the same food and behave in a similar manner to the Tiger …

When a hand-fed axolotl becomes accustomed to people, it may occasionally latch onto a finger. You can feel these little teeth quite distinctly. This is a curious experience, rather than a painful …

If you would like to know more about the stages of larval growth, look at the Biology Page. There is a nice diagram of the stages of axolotl growth, from egg to juvenile. The photo below shows …

The axolotl is an endangered species in the wild, but vast numbers are bred in captivity each year for scientific research and the pet trade. As long as you acquired your axolotl in your own …

Axolotls are not demanding in respect to their accommodation. It's important to bear in mind that an adult axolotl can reach a size from 18 to 35 cm in length (7-14 inches). Laboratories prefer …