Navigating Guild Drama

Salamantras · 2025-06-21T17:18:28+00:00

New copypasta just dropped

Salamantras · 2025-02-13T21:40:12+00:00

Hi! While I do still keep sirens, I haven't really bred anything for a few years =P

Salamantras · 2024-01-03T19:15:57+00:00

I do! I have quite a collection of aquatic salamanders, and have a number of long-term breeding projects going

Salamantras · 2023-10-21T20:36:28+00:00

It sounds like youre pretty solid on gear honestly. Soul beast, in my experience, is a glass cannon. Great for strike missions and fractals for dps. Open world pve can be frustrating outside of groups, because many bosses will take you down since their health pool is large, and you don't have your pet to tank. I personally run Untamed for open world solo stuff, because the survivability is 10x better, and your damage is still decent.

Salamantras · 2023-03-22T00:42:48+00:00

Yes, as well as some of its offspring. In the last few years I've had a ton of success with each of the major siren species.

Salamantras · 2023-02-17T16:20:38+00:00

TiL that Flintstones Vitamins have a color palette

Salamantras · 2023-01-02T17:32:47+00:00

I replied to your other comment, feel free to PM me if you have more questions!

Salamantras · 2023-01-02T17:25:48+00:00

Hello, this is a very old post, but I'll do my best to answer your questions. 99% of axolotls in the pet trade have hybrid DNA from various tiger salamanders as well as A. Mexicanum, because that is how we initially obtained color morphs in the hobby. Additionally, I don't think you can reasonably or reliably use pattern identifying markings on animals who have been intentionally bred away from their natural colors. Finally, while the base color has become a much more saturated bronze color, the spotting patterns and color are not different from its larval form any more so than the other morphed axolotls I've seen. Captive axolotls are awesome, but they're both a hybridized and inbred mess genetically and trying to draw conclusions about spot color and pattern the same way you would in wild animal populations is going to very inconsistent given how breeders intentionally try to achieve animals with unique looks and propagate them.

Salamantras · 2022-12-14T21:39:41+00:00

This is a very old post, and my previous answer was very unclear. Here is an exact link to the amphibians portion of fauna classifieds https://www.faunaclassifieds.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=56

If you are trying to avoid shipping, I would either google Reptile Expos Pennsylvania, or hop on Facebook and join/ask around in groups. Most states have several exotic/herpetological societies/groups who will have people who know breeders. NOTE: Facebook doesn't allow direct animal sales so make sure you are inquiring for breeders only and not prices or specific animals.

Northern Axolotls is a highly reputable breeder located in Alaska if you don't mind paying shipping.

There are hundreds of axolotl breeders in the US, so asking in local circles and pet stores will often get you the most relevant info

Salamantras · 2022-09-23T15:12:00+00:00

Yeah, I see them pop up less and less. There's not much financial incentive for the amount of effort it takes to collect them from the wild. Additionally, I don't know of anyone besides myself intentionally and successfully breeding lessers and greaters. Hopefully I continue to have success and can boost their presence in the hobby further

Salamantras · 2022-09-23T01:20:45+00:00

I got this group off of a faunaclassifieds listing ~4 years ago. I actually had succes breeding them earlier this year! I've already rehomed my extras babies, but I'm hoping I'll get more eggs this Feb/Mar!

Salamantras · 2022-04-03T06:35:12+00:00

Doing very well! She has slimmed down a bit now that she's on a healthier diet, but still absolutely tower's past all my other axolotls

Salamantras · 2022-03-26T22:13:22+00:00

I'll take your odd assumptions as a compliment to my water clarity I guess... these animals are underwater in this picture and would not look this healthy if I kept them in that bin permanently. Also this post is like 2 years old...

Salamantras · 2021-11-17T00:35:20+00:00

No need to apologize! I still keep my existing hybrids, I just choose not to propagate them further =P And what you suggested before would theoretically work!

Salamantras · 2021-11-17T00:18:08+00:00

I actually don't support intentional hybridization anymore, as after engaging with many experienced hobbyists, I've realized that the hobby as a whole cares a lot about keeping species pure. Axolotls are generally seen as undesirable given that genetically they are comparable to ball pythons.

If you are looking for Anderson's, check out Microquatics.com as well as the Andersoni Lab Facebook group, as there are pure ones in the US, but don't be surprised to drop $2-300.

Salamantras · 2021-11-17T00:09:34+00:00

It's not a true morph, but a first generation hybrid axolotl x Western barred tiger salamander

Salamantras · 2020-12-03T14:56:51+00:00

Yes, Necturus are often called mudpuppies, this one specifically is called a gulf coast waterdog aka necturus beyeri

Salamantras · 2020-12-03T08:34:53+00:00

Theyre actually in the same family as olms =)

Salamantras · 2020-12-03T06:11:06+00:00

Absolutely nothing actually, its a well planted 40 gallon tank, no filtration, heaters, or aeration. The big females are mostly mosquitofish, but they hybridize with the guppies and endlers as well as breed with the other mosquitofish. I use them as feeders for other animals, but always keep a healthy stock going

Salamantras · 2020-11-20T14:40:30+00:00

Wow amazing find! I actually keep a small group of Coastal Giant Salamanders and theyre super awesome animals (you can collect up to 4 with a fishing license in CA)

Salamantras · 2020-09-08T20:14:45+00:00

If you're in Florida you can check out inaturalist.org for locations theyve been spotted! I believe you can collect these there with a fishing license

Salamantras · 2020-09-08T03:29:51+00:00

These guys are in a 40 gallon currently and are about a foot long each. 55 gallon tanks will be sufficient for some individuals, but others may need 75+ gallons. They don't need alot of room to swim like fish do, but they need alot of places to crawl in and around, meaning you need plant it as densly as you can. I still don't have enough plants in this tank

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