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At The Unusual Pet Vets, we regularly treat amphibian patients, including axolotls, at our clinics across Australia, and can assist with health checks, husbandry advice, diagnostics, and treatments.
Axolotls (Ambystoma mexicanum) are captivating aquatic amphibians known for their unusual appearance, including external gills and their remarkable ability to regenerate lost body parts. In the wild, they inhabit a single lake system in Mexico and are classified as endangered, but they are now popular in the pet trade worldwide. With proper care, axolotls can live 10–12 years and sometimes even longer in captivity.
Providing a healthy and comfortable environment is essential for axolotls to thrive, as their unique biology makes them particularly sensitive to water quality, temperature, and tank conditions.
The Unusual Pet Vets has a highly skilled team of amphibian vets that keep up to date with the best practices in nutrition, tank set-ups, water quality, care and treatment. In addition to medical care for your axolotl, we also offer professional advice, fact and care sheets to ensure that your axolotl remains healthy and is well cared for.
Our team of amphibian veterinarians provides the latest in quality care and can help with:
Axolotls are carnivores that consume moving prey. They cannot chew, so food must be size-appropriate and often wiggled to encourage feeding.
Axolotls are hardy but sensitive to husbandry errors. Regular health checks help catch problems early.
Bloat in Axolotls: Can be caused by infection, inappropriate temperature and gas entrapment. Temperature control and water quality are critical.
If your axolotl shows unusual behaviour (loss of appetite, swelling, lethargy, floating, lumps), contact an experienced exotic vet for assessment, water quality review, and possible diagnostics.