Our Axolotl
There is one axolotl at Scovill Zoo. Axolotls are amphibians.
Axolotl Size
The average size is 9 inches.
Axolotl Life Span
The average axolotl life span is 15 years in captivity and 10 years in the wild.
Axolotl Housing
Axolotls need water, a big rock, a light, NO gravel, a place to hide, and a thermometer.
Axolotl Food
Anything they can swallow whole; including worms, insects, fish, shrimp, salamanders. This is why they shouldn't have gravel in their exhibit because they might try to eat it.
Axolotl Lighting & Temperature Requirements
They need a little light and water needs to be at least 40 degrees.
Axolotl Substrate
Large rocks and other rough surfaces are good to have on the floor of their exhibit.
References
livescience.org
axolotl.org
National Geographic
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