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04.06.2014
"The smiling amphibian from Mexico"
One of the most exotic representatives of salamanders is the axolotl. It represents the result of the prolonged larval stage of the salamander. His funny appearance and amazing ability to regenerate brought him popularity among pets.
External description and main characteristics.
The axolotl lives in Mexico near Lake Texcoco. The most important feature of the axolotl is that it reaches sexual maturity and the ability to reproduce, bypassing the stage of metamorphosis. Metamorphosis is the transformation of the external and internal structure of an organism that occurs during the development of an individual. Thus, the incompletely formed larva acquires the ability to reproduce.
Externally, the axolotl looks like a newt with a fairly large head and several pairs of gills located on the outside. The most disproportionate organ of the body is the head. It is wide and large compared to the rest of the body. The axolotl's mouth is incredibly wide, and its eyes are too small in comparison.This creates the impression of a smile.
The body length of the larva reaches thirty centimeters. The most striking feature of these larvae is their ability to regenerate. The axolotl can "regrow" lost limbs.
Like other larvae of tailed amphibians, the axolotl is a predator. The main diet in the natural environment consists of crustaceans, worms, snails, small amphibians and medium-sized fish.
Creating comfort in the aquarium.
Due to the incompleteness of the metamorphosis process, the axolotl is quite capricious to environmental conditions. For captivity, it is best to choose an aquarium with a volume of up to eighty liters. Direct sunlight should not fall on the aquarium. The optimal water temperature is up to twenty-four degrees.
In order not to change the water too often, it is best to use a filter. But even with a filter, you need to change about twenty percent of the total water mass once a week. It is strictly not recommended to change all the water at once. It is best to install an underwater shelter for the axolotl.
It is best to feed an amphibian in captivity with artemia. Artemia is a small crustacean, reaching a size of one and a half centimeters. The axolotl eats bloodworms, pipefish and earthworms with pleasure. You can also provide high-quality fish food. It is best to use the entire range. This will allow you to balance your diet as much as possible. Every day, with the help of a siphon, it is necessary to remove excess food from the bottom of the aquarium.
The final metamorphosis.
The most amazing feature of the axolotl is not regeneration. It lies in the fact that in the presence of several factors, he can turn into an adult full-fledged salamander. This can be achieved by relocating the axolotl to a drier habitat.
The second method is practiced by specialists. It consists in adding the hormone thyroxine to the axolotl's food. The metamorphosis, in which the color of the integument changes, the appearance and the external gills disappear, lasts for two weeks. It is necessary to observe the dosage of thyroxine very precisely. In case of violation or non-compliance with the proportions, the axolotl may die.
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