The Mottled Lotl Blog

​The Ambystoma Mexicanum Lethal Gene

​The Ambystoma Mexicanum Lethal Gene

Posted by Tina Heckman www.TheMottledLotl.com on Apr 22nd 2023

     It has come to my attention lately that there have been some evidence of lethal genes popping up in several different axolotl lines being bred. The following article is an example … read more
Some Neat Facts about Axolotls and Axolotl Care

Some Neat Facts about Axolotls and Axolotl Care

Posted by Lloyd Strohl https://www.facebook.com/strohlsherps on Mar 25th 2023

     People trying to research axolotl care online are often scared off - or, at least, given a great deal of anxiety - by the horror stories on axolotl fan sites telling disturbing … read more
Finding a Reputable Axolotl Breeder

Finding a Reputable Axolotl Breeder

Posted by Tina Heckman www.TheMottledLotl.com on Mar 10th 2023

I want to talk about the importance of proper lineage tracking and how you can choose the right axolotl breeder.I keep hearing from many people who want to buy a cheap Axolotl. I get this all the time … read more
**ATTENTION MINECRAFT KIDS*** You were right!!

**ATTENTION MINECRAFT KIDS*** You were right!!

Posted by Tina Heckman www.TheMottledLotl.com on Feb 22nd 2023

     Over the past couple years we have been telling kids who play Minecraft that there is no such thing as a BLUE Axolotl. We breeders were constantly getting calls from kids asking fo … read more
The Dangers of Feeding Axolotls with tongs

The Dangers of Feeding Axolotls with tongs

Posted by Tina Heckman www.TheMottledLotl.com on Feb 22nd 2023

Today I want to talk about the dangers of feeding Axolotls with tongs...     While it is safe and fine to feed lizards with tongs, and perhaps saves your fingers from being bitten, i … read more