Mathew Futch
Editor-In-Chief
Deep undersea, highly endangered in wildlife, a creature that is believed to be a god. The axolotl. With the most popular game worldwide featuring these water amphibians it was only a matter of time until their popularity exploded! Axolotl has been blowing up as pets all over social media and made me wonder, would they make good pets? Axolotl are very low maintenance, which makes them ideal pets for people who may work, have lots of hobbies, or be overall busy! On Top of the little attention they need, the base price of buying one is as low as 20 up to 120 USD! Though a big quality that drags people to purchase is their impressive ability to regenerate. That is correct! Just like other reptiles they do have the ability to grow back limbs and even parts of their brain. Axolotl do have an impressive lifespan of 15 to 20 years so they are a long term investment and commitment. They do need to be kept in tanks, preferably 30 x 15 x 15 inches for two or one axolotls which can be very pricey but tanks can last at least 10 years and can last so much longer if taken good care of. To note Axolotl are a water animal and shouldn’t be taken out of the water or held. They are similar to fi sh, where you keep them in a tank and watch them to relax and enjoy their unique fascinating features. Quick facts! “The word “axolotl” comes from the Nahuatl language of the Aztecs, and means “water dog.” Its mythological connection is to Xolotl, the god of fi re, lightning, deformities, and death. The Spanish word for axolotl is ajolote, but is used colloquially in Mexico to encompass all forms of salamander.” They can swim up to 10 mph! They are highly intelligent sea creatures! They even have the ability to jump out of the water! Bringing this to a close, axolotls are not for everyone just like any other pet. Before committing to any type of pet make sure to do lots of research so you can fi nd the perfect pet for you! If you prefer watching your pet and too busy to give it lots of attention, axolotl might be for you!
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