06/20/2023
This is extreme gill curling in a axolotl. If you see slight curling it is likely them trying to hone in on food. This baby jumped out and was out of water for about 20 minutes. Axolotl’s with extreme gill curling like this can also be caused from extreme water parameters. It’s super important to test your axolotl water weekly because high ammonia,nitrites, and nitrates can be devastating on your axolotl.
He has had a tea bath and is trying to and will likely recover. If so he will be available to a pet only home for a small fee.