Description
Wild Axolotls – The Enigmatic Aquatic Ambassadors
Discover the rare allure of Wild Axolotls, the mysterious amphibians that never outgrow their aquatic charm. With their sleek, dark coloring and feathery external gills, these fascinating creatures are a window into nature’s most curious evolutionary marvel — a species that remains forever in its juvenile state through a trait called neoteny.
Unlike their more colorful captive-bred counterparts, Wild-Type Axolotls boast a natural camouflage: mottled shades of dark green, brown, and black with a subtle golden iridescence. Their earthy beauty and curious behavior make them a captivating centerpiece in any freshwater setup.
Key Features:
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Natural Elegance: Authentic wild coloration with a hint of shimmering gold
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Endangered Icons: Native only to Mexico’s Lake Xochimilco, now rare in the wild
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Low-Maintenance Marvels: Hardy and relatively easy to care for in cool freshwater tanks
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Unique Physiology: Regrow limbs, retain juvenile features, and breathe through gills
Care Guidelines:
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Tank Size: 20 gallons minimum per adult
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Water Temp: 60–68°F (16–20°C) — no heater needed
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Diet: Carnivorous – earthworms, bloodworms, and axolotl pellets
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Substrate: Bare bottom or fine sand (avoid gravel)
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Lifespan: 10–15 years with proper care
- Max size: 30cm+
Perfect for enthusiasts seeking something truly unique, Wild Axolotls are more than pets — they’re living legends. Bring home one of nature’s rarest wonders and experience the quiet majesty of the amphibian world.
Click & Collect
Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.
Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
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Delivery up to 25 miles: £20
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DPD Next Day: 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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DX Next Day (Heavy Items & Small Aquariums): 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
Pre-Order
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?
No problem! Just place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to link it with your original one (as long as it hasn’t been dispatched yet).
🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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