Lexington Axolotls

07/12/2023

Sub-adult and adult axolotls available! Please feel free to message me directly if interested. Pictures below are examples and these are only for pickup in South Lexington.

06/15/2023

Feel free to reach out if you’re looking for older axolotls. I have a few near adult size (A hefty leucistic, couple of melanoids, and an albino) along with a few smaller leucistics. Happy to answer questions and pickup is in Lexington. Take care!!

05/22/2023

There is a wonderful google doodle that is Axolotl themed today. Great interactive activity for the kids and kids-at-heart!

‪Celebrate Lake Xochimilco—the last remaining home of axolotls—in today's game! Can you spot and snap a pic of them all?‬

05/15/2023

📸 It's time for a PET PHOTO CONTEST! 📸

Show off your furry, scaly, or feathered friends and enter for a chance to win a FREE ticket to the Kentucky Reptile Expo in June!

To enter, simply post a photo of your pet in the comments below. The photo with the most likes wins! Be sure to share this post with your friends and family so they can vote too.

The winner will be announced on May 31st. Good luck and happy posting! 🐶🐱🦜🐍

04/11/2023

I see a leucistic and melanoid growing. Watching axolotls develop in eggs is still so neat. Expectations are melanoid, leucistic, and albino in this clutch.

04/06/2023

Happy Spring!

Anyone looking for adult male axolotls?? I have a few holdbacks that could use new homes. I have 1 leucistic and 2 melanoid. Send me a message if you’d like to chat about them.

Also, I have a few unsexed juveniles that I would consider releasing. Mostly leucistic (one albino).

I’m happy to answer questions, provide care information or basic setup advice, and even direct you to other breeders who may have the color types you are after. Hope everyone is well!!

01/01/2023

Been a while since I have posted. Most of the little ones raised up this year are in new homes. Hopefully they are thriving! If you have received one from me, please consider sharing how they are doing and leave a review. I’d love to be able to help other acquire axolotls in the future.

If you’re looking or have questions, feel free to reach out. I’m happy to help in any way I am able.

Happy New Year and take care!!

09/10/2022

Still have some melanoids looking for new waters. They are 6-7” now and still just $50.

I should have smaller leucistic and golden albinos soon as well. Reach out if you’re looking to pick one up!

08/07/2022

It has been a wonderful weekend getting axolotls to new homes. I love seeing adults and children light up when they take their new axolotls home! There are still melanoids and leucistics left and you can reach out to me any time to ask questions or arrange a pickup.

Anyone like short stories? I recall reading this one many years ago and stumbled upon it again recently. Check it out if you have some time.

Julio Cortazar's short story Axolotl: full text in html

08/06/2022

Hey, how are you?? Hope all is well.

Just wanted to check in. I have a number of melanoid available. There are only a couple leucistics left. If you’re still interested in getting one, please let me know soon before they eat all my food and prices go up again!

Also, if you have gotten an Axolotl from me in the past, I’d appreciate a review or recommendation. Some new people shy away and have even thought I was a scammer. A few minutes from you can help others find and enjoy these awesome creatures.

07/26/2022

Hey there!! We are all out of golden albino at the 4-5” size. There are a few leucistics and melanoid available. Feel free to reach out if you’re interested!

I have another smaller clutch growing up, but they may not be ready for a while. As always, I’m also willing to help answer questions. Hope you’re all well. Take care!

07/10/2022

Happy Sunday! I got home last night and took a couple quick pics of a couple young axolotls as I was changing water and feeding. I also found my new favorite theory of dinosaur extinction courtesy of Dinosaur World in Cave City, Kentucky 😂

I’m planning to meet some folks this afternoon and send little ones off to new homes. If you’re interested in getting an Axolotl; today is the last opportunity to acquire ones from this group at the $40 price.

Please reach out and let me know if you want to meet. Hope you all have a wonderful day!

07/02/2022

Hey there!

Just a notice that I will be unable to meet up until July 10th. If you have any question, I’m happy to answer.

Hope you all have a wonderful 4th!

06/25/2022

Snapped a couple quick pictures during a water change this week. One day I’ll slow down and get some good shots!

If you’re interested in acquiring an Axolotl; I have some available now. There are leucistic, golden albino, and melanoids ready for new homes. They are 4 inches and growing out well. Im lucky to still be able to offer them at $40. This may be the last week or so I can keep them at this price. Remember, these are for local pickup in Lexington, KY.

So, now is the time! Feel free to reach out with any questions. If they are care related and not answered by my previous post on caring for an Axolotl, I’m more than happy to discuss with you.

Hope you are well and thriving. Take care!!

06/14/2022

Welcome to all the new people finding my page!

I was feeding some smaller ones and their parents today and just found their personalities coming out in full. One almost back flipped trying to get me to feed it.

Plenty of leucistic, melanoid, and golden albino youngsters available if you’re looking. I’d love to see them go off to loving homes!

06/01/2022

This is absolutely me. I love talking axolotls!! Anyone else out there like this too?

05/28/2022

Wonderful read if you’re interested in the advancement of colors with axolotl!

05/23/2022

Most people who are interested in axolotls usually say the same thing; “They are so neat, but I just don’t know how to keep them.”

Here is some basic care info to help you understand what an Axolotl needs.

Tank size:
20 gallon long for the first adult sized axolotl at least 10 gallons for each additional. Surface area of breeder tanks or long tanks are much better than tall tanks. Axolotls are bottom walkers not swimmers. More area to walk around and find places to hide makes them much happier.

Tank temp:
You must be sure you can keep temps below 70 degrees. Simple solutions to warm water are frozen bottles floating in the tank or small fans blowing at the water causing evaporative cooling. Keep tanks away from windows to avoid spikes during warmer months.

Substrate:
Keep them bare bottom until larger than 6 inches. After this, I suggest either bare bottom, aquarium sand, or natural slate tile that has not been glazed or finished. Simpler is better here.

Tank mates:
Axolotls need a species only tank. You may keep them with other axolotls of similar sizes. If one is much bigger than the other the larger will eat the smaller. Do not house with fish, snails, or algae eaters as they can cause harm to your axolotl.

Decor:
Aquarium safe plants are great, especially floating ones. Axolotls like to hide. Any type of cave you add should be aquarium safe and without sharp edges. Easy ones are terra cotta pots and PVC pipes. Each can be cut and sanded. Multiple hides should exist when housing multiple axolotls.

Lighting:
Lights are stressful for axolotls. They do not have eyelids and are subject to the full force of the lights. Floating plants can help decrease the light pe*******on to the bottom. Else, use bright lights sparingly.

Filtration:
A fully cycled tank is ideal. Unless you are willing to do large water changes daily they will need a cycled tank. Axolotls can be prone to ammonia burns. Beneficial bacteria can help decrease the ammonia content created by axolotls waste. Best filters are sponge filters, tetra whisper filters, and canister filters where the water output can be decreased. I’ve used sprayer bars in the past with great effect.

Food:
Axolotls enjoy a high protein diet. Juveniles require feedings daily while adults can be fed 3-4 times a week. The best foods are live or frozen black worms, live red wrigglers, chopped night crawlers, and soft sinking salmon pellets. It is important to feed correct food smaller than the size of the axolotl’s mouth. Excess food should be removed shortly after feeding. This helps keep the water quality up.

If you have any other questions, please feel free to reach out.

05/21/2022

05/21/2022

Out here with axolotls available until 2pm today. Come see me!

There are also some great aquarium and fish items to check out. Admission is free!

05/18/2022

Hey there! I will have a table with axolotls available this Saturday at the BGFKA Aquarium Swap Meet in Lexington.

I currently have 3 inch melanoid, golden albino, and leucistic babies and one adult wild type adult. The babies are from my male split mosaic Justice and subtle mosaic melanoid Snickers.

If you’re interested, stop by, check them out, ask as many questions as you can, then take one or two home!

05/18/2022

05/18/2022

Little ones growing strong!

05/07/2022

Hello and welcome to my page! My name is Travis and I keep axolotls for fun. Many people that know me would say I’m an amphibian nerd. For years I worked with many different species of newts and salamanders. My goal here is to enjoy working with these wonderful creatures and provide quality bred offspring so others can enjoy them as I do. feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

Send a message to learn more