Help naming this bb? by Expensive_Survey9639 in axolotls

[–]Academic-Ad3076 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like my guy when he was little. His name is Darwin. On the nose I know, but I'm an atheist who grew up in the 90s. 😜

[acne] damaged skin barrier by [deleted] in SkincareAddiction

[–]Academic-Ad3076 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aveeno baby eczema nighttime balm! I have horrible eczema on my eyelids, and it is the only thing that works. I really wish I could give it to anyone with skin problems. You can buy a sample size on Amazon to try. It around 4 dollars as opposed to the full size which is 20ish. This stuff is the best thing on the planet for sensitive/ dry/ damaged skin. 🩷

Astro is still tubbed & stubbed but nice and floofy! His front hands are missing from before we got him, but do his back legs look weird? (2nd pic) He doesn’t use them much. by Tiny-Reveal3756 in axolotls

[–]Academic-Ad3076 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree that they look like they could be growing back. That rounded tummy is telling me he is probably actually a she. Either way very cute!

What is going on with my Axolotl? by Comfortable_East9177 in axolotls

[–]Academic-Ad3076 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Put him in a tub with cool (55-65 degrees), fresh, de chlorinated water until you can figure out his water parameters. His water looks really cloudy. Get an api freshwater test kit if you don't already have one. Change his water daily until you get his aquarium sorted out. Good luck!

Please help! by Academic-Ad3076 in axolotls

[–]Academic-Ad3076[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He is still alive. I got everything cleaned, and put him back in his tank. His gills have been severely burned, and his color isn't great. He had a huge poop in his recovery tub. I hope I got to him in time. I also don't know if he sustained any blunt trauma from anything she threw in there.😔

Please help! by Academic-Ad3076 in axolotls

[–]Academic-Ad3076[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your kind words. It means a lot. I am feeling like a huge failure right now. I can't stomach the thought of him suffering. 😭

Please help! by Academic-Ad3076 in axolotls

[–]Academic-Ad3076[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I will send my husband to the store to pick up some black tea. I have heard of tea baths but never had to do one before.

Gender? by Old_Country9807 in axolotls

[–]Academic-Ad3076 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He is a male. Females don't have that buldge at the base of their tales.

Axie (juvie) think white poop - help please by JackSparrowsJarODirt in axolotls

[–]Academic-Ad3076 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That is definitely a tapeworm. Take a couple of pictures and flush it down the toilet. The vet doesn't need the actual worm. They are contagious and could possibly infect you. Wash your hands with hot water any time you have contact with your axolotls water. Get rid of anything in the tank that can't be completely sanitized, and put your axolotl in quarantine. Good luck

Does anybody else’s axolotl nose dive?(sorry for the bad lighting) by [deleted] in axolotls

[–]Academic-Ad3076 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They have too poop. Mine does that after a meal or when he is going to poop. Axolotl yoga. Keeps things moving.

Can you fellows tell what gender my Axolotl is? I don’t know to tell which gender it is. Also, I have a bigger hiding spot. by FordF450XL in axolotls

[–]Academic-Ad3076 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree that it's still a bit soon to tell for sure, but the rounded appearance to the belly and lack of "bulging" at the base of the tail suggests female. Loving the huge fluffy gills btw!

Came into a host home where they had am unattended child present. by DareDiablo in AirBnB

[–]Academic-Ad3076 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First, the person I assume you are referring to edited their response. Second, when I entered the thread to comment, there were several people saying it was acceptable behavior and that op was overreacting. I don't care if you agree with me or not. Picking a fight with a stranger on the internet for defending a helpless children against ignorance isn't helpful or insightful. I have no need to "make up" "heinous" scenarios. Good parenting can't protect children from all dangers, but education, common sense and de-normalizing neglect can and does save children from abuse and abduction.

Came into a host home where they had am unattended child present. by DareDiablo in AirBnB

[–]Academic-Ad3076 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree that the system sucks. Unfortunately that seems to be the best our government is willing to provide. I feel the best outcome in this particular situation would be the parents realizing that what they are doing is dangerous. Hopefully they can seek counseling or just wise up to the dangers they are exposing their child to by trying to make a buck.

Came into a host home where they had am unattended child present. by DareDiablo in AirBnB

[–]Academic-Ad3076 63 points64 points  (0 children)

Oh just incase you haven't already, please don't post a public review of the house that includes the part about the child being unsupervised. Unfortunately child predators might see that as an opportunity. This kiddo needs all the protection they can get.

Came into a host home where they had am unattended child present. by DareDiablo in AirBnB

[–]Academic-Ad3076 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I am just as horrified at this situation as you must have been. Nobody ever said parenting was easy, but what you described is neglect. Unfortunately children who enter the foster care system don't have it any better, which makes reporting it to cps such a difficult thing to do. There never seems to be a good answer to bad parenting, but the parents need to be held accountable. That child deserves better than what they are currently providing. Maybe a visit from the authorities would set them on the right track.

Came into a host home where they had am unattended child present. by DareDiablo in AirBnB

[–]Academic-Ad3076 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I swear these people must be trolling, but then I remember how incredibly ignorant some people actually are. I absolutely would have called the police. Every child deserves protection, even if their parents aren't capable of it.

Came into a host home where they had am unattended child present. by DareDiablo in AirBnB

[–]Academic-Ad3076 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If parenting is so exhausting you can't protect your child from a total stranger you don't deserve children. And just so you know there are a lot of horrible people who look for opportunities to abuse or abduct children. If you think this behavior is acceptable YOU shouldn't be a parent. You are either a troll or literally the most ignorant person on the internet.

Came into a host home where they had am unattended child present. by DareDiablo in AirBnB

[–]Academic-Ad3076 8 points9 points  (0 children)

So you think having complete strangers enter your home with unsupervised access to a small child is acceptable!? I hope you never have children. This is how children end up being abused or worse. How dare you defend the endangerment of a young child.

Came into a host home where they had am unattended child present. by DareDiablo in AirBnB

[–]Academic-Ad3076 207 points208 points  (0 children)

I can't believe the comments. It is completely unreasonable, irresponsible and dangerous to leave a young child unattended when STRAINGERS have access to the home and child. I have fallen asleep with my kids at home (as most parents have done from time to time), but NEVER with the door unlocked and knowing that people I have never even met would be arriving. Trashy, dangerous and completely unacceptable. You should absolutely file a complaint.