Introducing the Libertyland Axolotl Rescue Educational Coloring Book!
Our brand‑new Educational Axolotl Coloring Book is here — a fun, kid‑friendly way to learn all about axolotls while supporting rescue education. Inside, readers discover amazing facts like how axolotls can regenerate limbs (“Can regrow entire limbs…” ) and that they keep their childlike form for life (“All axolotls keep their childlike form…” ). Every page helps inspire curiosity, compassion, and responsible care.
Honoring Veterans With Discounted Adoption Fees
In honor of those who have served, Libertyland Axolotl Rescue is launching a new program offering discounted adoption fees for U.S. veterans. This initiative supports our mission of placing axolotls in safe, informed homes while recognizing the service and dedication of our veteran community.
Understanding the Consequences of an Uncycled Axolotl Tank
An uncycled tank is one of the most common—and preventable—causes of illness in axolotls. This Lessons Learned entry explains what happens when a tank isn’t cycled, how ammonia and nitrite impact an axolotl’s body, and the steps every axolotl parent can take to create a safe, stable aquatic environment.
At Home in a Habitat: Helping rescue axolotls find their forever homes
A stable, species‑appropriate habitat is the foundation of every successful axolotl rescue. From cool, clean water to low‑stress setups, the right environment helps animals heal, thrive, and transition into forever homes. This Amphibian Week feature highlights how habitat shapes health—and how adopters can support axolotls at home.
Axolotl Deworming Guide: Identifying and treating common parasites
Axolotls can pick up parasites from live foods, poor water quality, or environmental exposure. This guide explains the most common internal and external parasites, how to recognize symptoms, safe deworming options, and how to prevent infections through proper sourcing, quarantine, and husbandry.
New Names, Same Harm: How Fireflies are being rebranded to hide surgical modification
As Firefly axolotls become more widely recognized as surgically modified animals, breeders have begun renaming them with whimsical, morph‑like labels. These new names hide the invasive procedures behind the pattern. Here’s how to recognize rebranded Fireflies and avoid misinformation.
Early‑Phase MBD Project Receives Support from the New England Herpetological Society
Our early phase axolotl metabolic bone disease (MBD) project has received a $2,000 grant from the New England Herpetological Society, supporting careful, welfare centered research with several of the Cheese Babes already in our care.
Holtfreter’s Solution: What it is and why axolotls need it
Holtfreter’s solution is more than a salt mix: it restores the minerals axolotls rely on for healing, fluid balance, and slime coat repair. This guide explains what it is, why it works, and how it supports recovery in quarantine or tub setups.
What Is a Firefly Axolotl and Why Is It Unethical?
Firefly axolotls aren’t a morph at all—they’re the result of post‑hatching surgical grafting, where part of one axolotl’s tail is cut off and attached to another to create a cosmetic pattern. This blog breaks down how the trend started, how the procedure works, and why it raises not only serious ethical, but also welfare concerns for the animals involved.
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