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

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

Posted by Tina Heckman www.TheMottledLotl.com on Feb 21st 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 21st 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
What kinds of axolotls are there?

What kinds of axolotls are there?

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

There are several different kinds of axolotls for sale from reputable axolotl breeders.#1. Leucy (pink axolotl)Leucistic: aka (The "Pink" Axolotl), its genetic term is called White. Leucy is it's … read more
Hypomelanistic Cranial Glow?  What is it?

Hypomelanistic Cranial Glow? What is it?

Posted by Tina Heckman www.TheMottledLotl.com on Feb 2nd 2023

If you have seen axolotls for sale that have a cranial glow, you are not alone.More and more axolotl breeders are indicating their axolotl has this when they offer an axolotl for sale.What is an axolo … read more
A FAT, overweight Female Axolotl for sale ?!?!?

A FAT, overweight Female Axolotl for sale ?!?!?

Posted by Tina Heckman www.TheMottledLotl.com on Jan 19th 2023

How about a FAT, overweight Female Axototl for sale.Should anyone have an axolotl for sale that is too FAT?Does that even exist?  A nice healthy female may appear overweight to some peo … read more