Do Axolotls Kill Frogs in Minecraft? The Complete Answer

Abdul Wasay Khatri | Administrator

Last updated: 18 January, 2026

You just built a swamp base with frogs hopping around. Now you want to add some axolotls to your pond. But wait will your axolotls hunt down and kill your frogs?

Let’s clear this up fast because the answer matters for your build.

The Quick Answer

No, axolotls do NOT attack frogs in Minecraft.

Frogs are completely safe around axolotls. You can keep both mobs in the same area without any fighting or killing.

Why People Think Axolotls Kill Frogs

The confusion makes total sense when you know what axolotls actually hunt.

Axolotls attack these mobs:

• All types of fish (cod, salmon, tropical fish, pufferfish)
• Squid and glow squid
• Drowned (underwater zombies)
• Guardians and elder guardians

Looking at that list, you’d assume frogs are fair game too. They’re small, they hang around water, and axolotls seem to hunt everything aquatic.

But Mojang specifically programmed axolotls to ignore frogs.

Real-Life vs Minecraft Logic

Here’s where it gets interesting.

In real life: Adult axolotls absolutely eat frogs and tadpoles. They’re carnivorous predators that hunt anything smaller than them in the water.

In Minecraft: The developers chose not to make this happen. Frogs and axolotls coexist peacefully despite what would happen in nature.

Why the difference?

Game balance. If axolotls killed frogs, players would struggle to keep both mobs. Since both are useful and cute, Mojang made them compatible.

Frogs arrived later in the game (1.19 Wild Update), and by then axolotls were already established as friendly helpers. Making them attack frogs would’ve been annoying for players.

What Actually Happens When They Meet

Put axolotls and frogs together and here’s what you’ll see:

Frogs hop around normally. They don’t flee from axolotls or show any fear behavior.

Axolotls swim past frogs without reacting. No targeting, no chasing, no attacking.

They can bump into each other. Both mobs move around their space and might physically collide, but nothing happens.

Both mobs continue their normal behaviors. Frogs eat slimes and magma cubes. Axolotls hunt fish and drowned. Neither bothers the other.

Building With Both Mobs

Since they’re compatible, you can create some cool builds:

Swamp pond combo: Frogs on the surface and edges, axolotls swimming in deeper water. Creates a complete ecosystem look.

Underground grotto: Light up a cave, add water, and populate it with both species. Makes a unique base feature.

Lush cave enhancement: These biomes support both mobs naturally. Adding extras creates a vibrant living space.

Fountain centerpiece: Build a decorative fountain with frogs on the tiers and axolotls in the basin.

What WILL Attack Frogs

While axolotls leave frogs alone, other mobs don’t:

Hostile mobs attack frogs like any other passive mob. Zombies, skeletons, and other monsters will kill frogs if they get close.

Players can accidentally hit frogs. Swinging weapons near frogs or using area-effect attacks can hurt them.

Environmental damage affects frogs. They can drown (yes, really), take fall damage, or die in lava.

Nothing else specifically hunts frogs in Minecraft. They don’t have natural predators programmed into the game.

The Tadpole Question

Frogs start as tadpoles in Minecraft. Do axolotls attack those?

No. Tadpoles are also safe around axolotls. Even though tadpoles are tiny and seem like perfect prey, axolotls ignore them completely.

This means you can breed frogs in an axolotl habitat without worrying about the babies getting eaten.

Version Differences (Java vs Bedrock)

Both game versions handle this the same way.

Java Edition: Axolotls don’t attack frogs or tadpoles.

Bedrock Edition: Axolotls don’t attack frogs or tadpoles.

This is one of the few mob interactions that stays consistent across all platforms. No version-specific workarounds needed.

What Axolotls Actually Protect You From

Since we’ve covered what they don’t attack, here’s what makes axolotls useful:

Guardian farms: Axolotls attack guardians, making ocean monument raids easier.

Drowned defense: They kill drowned zombies automatically, protecting your underwater builds.

Fishing areas: Axolotls clear out hostile aquatic mobs while leaving passive fish alone (well, they eat the fish, but that’s the point).

Combat assistance: Bring axolotls in water buckets to underwater fights. They help attack enemies and give you regeneration if you’re nearby when they kill something.

Common Minecraft Frog-Axolotl Myths

Myth: Frogs eat axolotls. Reality: Frogs only eat small slimes and small magma cubes. Axolotls are too big and not on their target list.

Myth: You need to separate them for breeding. Reality: Both species can breed while the other is present. No interference happens.

Myth: Axolotls scare frogs away. Reality: Frogs show no fear response to axolotls. They hop around normally.

Myth: Future updates will make them fight. Reality: Extremely unlikely. Mojang intentionally made them compatible and has no announced plans to change this.

Building the Perfect Shared Habitat

Want both mobs in one space? Here’s how to set it up:

Water depth: Make some areas deep (for axolotls to swim) and some shallow (for frogs to sit).

Land platforms: Frogs need places to hop out of water. Add lily pads, dirt blocks, or stone edges.

Lighting: Keep it well-lit to prevent hostile mob spawns that might kill your frogs.

Space: Give both mobs room to move. Cramped spaces make mob pathfinding weird.

Decoration: Add seagrass, kelp, and coral for axolotls. Lily pads and dripleaf for frogs.

Quick Reference Guide

Do axolotls kill frogs? No

Do axolotls kill tadpoles? No

Do frogs kill axolotls? No

Can they live together? Yes

Java vs Bedrock difference? None same behavior both versions

Will future updates change this? Very unlikely

Best build approach? Mixed depth water with land areas for frogs

The Bottom Line

Axolotls and frogs are perfectly compatible in Minecraft. Despite what happens in real life, the game lets you keep both mobs together without any conflict.

Build your swamp base, add your pond, and populate it with both species without worry. They’ll coexist peacefully while making your build look alive and vibrant.

The only thing you need to protect them from is the usual threats hostile mobs, environmental hazards, and accidentally hitting them yourself. But they’ll never hurt each other, no matter how many you have or how small your space is.

So go ahead and create that perfect amphibian paradise. Your axolotls and frogs are about to become the best of friends.

Abdul Wasay Khatri
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Abdul Wasay is the founder and lead author of Axolotl Portal, a trusted site for axolotl care. He spent almost nine months learning about axolotls, including their tanks, feeding, water care, and common health problems. His knowledge comes from trusted vets, research, and real experience from long term axolotl owners. All Posts by