Additional Axolotl Reading and Resources

Online:

• http://www.axolotl.org
  • Excellent and informative resource written by longtime keeper of axolotls.

• http://www.caudata.org/forum/f46-beginner-newt-salamander-axolotl-help-topics/f48-axolotls-ambystoma-mexicanum/
  • Excellent forum of experienced axolotl owners. Good for seeking answers to specific questions about axolotl care, using new products, or dealing with illness.

• https://www.reddit.com/r/axolotls/
  • Another good community of axolotl keepers and lovers, good for asking questions or just posting about your pets.

In Print:

• Axolotl Facts and Information: A Complete Pet Owner’s Guide by Lolly Brown
• Axolotls, Mexican Salamanders as Pets by Elliott Lang
• Axolotls: Care and Breeding in Captivity by Peter W. Scott

Keep Reading: Axolotl Care Sheet

1. Tank Size and Requirements
2. Filter and Water Temperature Requirements
3. Starting a Nitrogen Cycle
4. Substrate Requirements
5. Hides, Plants, and Decor
6. Tank Cleaning and Water Chemistry
7. Diet and Nutrition
8. Illness, Injury, and Treatment
   1. Fridging Guide
   2. Salt Bath Guide
9. Additional Reading and Resources – Current Page