Yes, axolotls need a lid on their tank to prevent jumping and escaping. While they don’t jump often, stressed or […]

Yes, axolotls need a filter to maintain healthy water quality, though you can technically keep them without one if you’re

No, axolotls do not need a heater in fact, adding one is dangerous. They require cold water between 60-64°F, which

You can touch an axolotl briefly if necessary, but it’s not recommended for routine handling. Their skin is extremely delicate

Axolotls are native to Mexico, specifically the lake complex near Mexico City. They originally lived in Lake Xochimilco and Lake