Can you buy axolotls in the UK?

Can you buy axolotls in the UK?

Where to buy an axolotl in the UK. You will find axolotls at your local aquatic store. Go and check them out. You will be there for hours!

What is an axolotls life span?

10-15 years
Lifespan – 10-15 years. Colour and characteristics – several known pigmentation types, including brown, black, albino, grey and pale pink; external gill stalks and a caudal dorsal fin as a result of neoteny. Wild population – 700-1,200 approx.

How do I look after a axolotl UK?

Axolotls need fresh, de-chlorinated water. The best bet to provide this is either use bottled water, or use water which has been left to stand for at least 24 hours before using it. The chlorine within the water should have evaporated after this point.

Is it OK to touch axolotl?

While axolotls are relatively hardy to slight fluctuations in their environment, they also have delicate, soft bodies with permeable skin. In fact, most of their body is made of cartilage rather than bone. That means they should not be handled unless absolutely necessary.

Are axolotls high maintenance?

Axolotls make fascinating pets but are an intensive commitment. Caring for a pet axolotl is complex and requires a great deal of maintenance. Axolotls require an aquatic environment with very specific temperature, water quality and husbandry requirements.

Do you need a license for an axolotl UK?

The jist of it is an axolotl whether eggs or grown is classed as an animal that has a backbone therefore is required to have a retail licence if money passes hands.

What should I know before buying an axolotl?

Axolotls require an aquatic environment with very specific temperature, water quality and husbandry requirements. Axolotls can live for up to 10 years of age if cared for correctly. Axolotls should be kept in an aquatic environment. They require the water temperature to be maintained between 14 and 19°C.