Iowa Axolotls

01/04/2024

We have reached 500 Followers! As promised, a giveaway is coming!

Make sure to follow the rules of the giveaway to have a chance to win!

07/01/2023

We are at 394 followers! 106 more and I will be giving away a Hypomelanistic Axolotl!

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The more places you share, the more people will follow the page! Share to groups, pages and your wall!

At 500 follows, a picture of the Hypomelanistic Axolotl will be posted as well as a time and date for the drawing!

I want to thank all of you for following me, and helping Iowa Axolotls play our part in axolotl conservation!

06/30/2023

💡Morph Spotlight💡

Let's talk about Wild Type axolotls!
As we know there are many morphs and variations of colors and combos, so I will be going over what makes each one unique and why some morphs are more rare than others.

In a Wild Type axolotl, you'll typically find three main types of chromatophores: melanophores, iridophores, and xanthophores.

Melanophores are responsible for producing the dark pigmentation, giving the axolotl its brown or black coloration. These pigment cells contain melanin, which absorbs and reflects light to create the desired color.

Iridophores are responsible for iridescent or metallic colors. These cells contain reflective platelets that create the shimmering effect often seen in axolotls. You will notice the shiny golden iris in the axolotls eye, that is a sure way to distinguish Wild types from Melanoids

Xanthophores produce yellow pigmentation. They contain pigments called carotenoids, which give the axolotl its golden speckles or highlights.

These three types of chromatophores work together to create the unique coloration of a Wild Type axolotl. Isn't nature fascinating?

06/27/2023

06/27/2023

🐠 Dive into the enchanting aquatic realm with our adorable axolotls! 🌊 These captivating creatures are now available for pre-sale, exclusive to our page followers, and you won't want to miss out on the chance to have your very own axolotl companion!
Hurry pre-sale ends Sunday! Axolotls will be added to iowaaxolotls.com July 9th!

06/26/2023

Shhh!!!🤫🤭
Axolotl pre-sale starts tomorrow! Get the first dibs for following the page! Message me for more details!

06/25/2023

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Whether you're an avid axolotl enthusiast, a dedicated pet lover, or a curious first-time owner, our diverse selection of axolotls caters to all preferences and experience levels. We offer a range of color morphs and sizes, allowing you to find the perfect axolotl companion to fit your individual lifestyle.

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06/20/2023

The babies are already two months old! I know I don't post enough about these guys but they are absolutely beautiful! I caught one giving me a big yawn! July 9th is the estimated release date which is only 18 days away!

06/08/2023

Hey guys! I am happy to say 4 axolotls have graduated the rehab program and are ready for new homes!

Due to my work schedule, I am going to be very hard to catch between my job, my home life, and all the work I happily invest in my axolotls.
With that being said I have made arrangements with Crowned Aquatics Pet Supply in Johnston, and they will be helping me rehome these beauties!

There is a lot of of moving parts in the works, but we will have some exciting information to share soon!

05/23/2023

Let's give The Axolotl Crossing some love!

05/15/2023

Week 1 update on "The Lucky 13"

All are eating great and adjusting to their new home! They have been getting fed half portions twice a day to help prevent Refeeding Syndrome. One of the Golden Albinos may need an x-ray done, as I knoticed its left arm had been broken and healed wrong. A skilled vet should be able to amputate the bad arm and have it grow back normal but the animal must be in good health and well nourished first.

Many of you have reached out and offered to help and I truly appreciate it!

I'm going to leve the pages Venmo link at the bottom if you feel like donating. All donations will be going directly rehabbing these guys, and anything left will continue to go towards other rescue and rehab missions. I can not thank you all enough for the continued support! ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️

https://venmo.com/u/IowaAxolotls

05/09/2023

This guy is always happy to see me!

05/09/2023

Today we had the unfortunate opportunity to conduct a rescue of 13 axolotls. The owners had axolotls for a few years, but due to medical conditions they were incapable of properly taking care or these axolotls

I will be posting updates as these guys get healthier and will be available for adoption as pet only, meaning they are not for breeding.

Rescue, rehab, rehome.

*** I will not disclose any information to the public about the previous owners. The important thing is that they did the right thing and these axolotls will be healthy again. If you are struggling to care for your axolotl, it's OK to ask for help or relinquish it to a knowledgeable breeder. ***

04/24/2023

Here are some of the beautiful babies that will be available in July! Although we often wholesale to Crowned Aquatics Pet Supply, this clutch will be exclusive to Iowa Axolotls!

***We also have another clutch that has hatched and will be showing pictures soon!***

04/18/2023

We have two clutches going right now! This is a collaboration clutch!
The Axolotl Crossing let me use Paul, a beautiful hypomel male, to breed Starlight, a high iridiphore wild female.
Momma did a great job laying a healthy 864 egg clutch! We didn't keep them all but I did my best at picking out the best of them.
As they get older, they will be much easier to identify for what I can tell, we have the following:

Wild type
Leucistic
Leucistic Melanoid
Albino
Albino melanoid
And my favorite, a chimera! (Split mosaic)

I'm hoping for a few dirty Leucys but with time they can lose their freckles.

04/03/2023

Look at its little heart beating at only 9 days in the egg!

03/22/2023

Hi all! A new cluch is in the works! But I wanted to take some time and welcome Atlas, our new permanent resident!

12/10/2022

Use code SANTALOTL22 for 25% off you order including gift certificates!

Only at iowaaxolotls.com

11/08/2022

I've just reached 200 followers! Thank you for continuing support. I could never have made it without each one of you. 🙏🤗🎉

10/21/2022

We still have babies available!

10/20/2022

This is my hypomelanistic melanoid! Who has a good name for her?

10/19/2022

My beautiful ladies!

10/03/2022

We still have quite a few, now juveniles, available! 68 babies from Sandra and Coopers clutch have found new waters ro swim! These guys are now 5-6 inches in length and are eating small earthworms!

09/13/2022

It's been a while since we've posted but we have a busy September to look forward to! Last weekend we sold some babies at auction in Gardner KS, this coming weekend we will be set up in Waverly IA at the bird and animal swap,and the weekend after that we will be headed to Davenport IA for the QUAD CITY FISH SWAP! Hope to see some of you in the near future!

07/20/2022

Luecys and Dirty Luecys have been added to the website!
These are going quickly! Get one while they last!

07/12/2022

Limited stock available now! We ship to all legal states and will personally deliver anywhere in Iowa. Go to iowaaxolotls.com and place an order now!!!

Dedicated to a healthy legacy, passion about quality. Iowa Axolotls

07/09/2022

Petco is running their 50% off aquarium sale again!
20 Gal Long is only $25
40 Gal breader is $55!

07/06/2022

We'll have a little bit of everything! Coppers, Copper Mel's, Golden Albinos, Mel Albinos, and White Albinos!

***Axolotls were only on sand for pictures only! Young Axolotls should not be housed with sand or other substrate until they are 5-6 inches in length***