Yes, you read right! If you follow me on Twitter or Instagram (both ErinDisaster) you'll know that we added to our family with 2 axolotls! I'm pretty psyched about it, and Brendan's completely enamoured with these guys. Ben and my mom came with me to pick up the tank and critters, but Ben fell asleep in the car so he hasn't seen them yet. Mom exlaimed "They're THAT big?!" when we set a bucket beside her. Apparently they're a bit larger for their species or something. Exciting times!
We have a black one and a white one. The black one is dominant, pretty active, and likes to chew the limbs off the poor white one. Currently the white one is missing his right arm, he just has a little nubbin in its place. They regenerate though, so that'll be fun to watch. I'm debating whether to name the black one Murderface...we'll see.
Take a look at the black axolotl!
Aaaaaand here's the video I shot.
Such delightful little guys. Eeeeeep!!!
Much love,
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I can't see these guys without thinking of this story by Julio Cortazar:
http://sayberklas.tripod.com/anthology_short_stories_in_english/id32.html
Wow, they are amazing! xxx
So, I heard you like mudkips. Sorry... I couldn't resist. I'm a Poke-nerd.
Axo- WHAT els? I have never heard of these guys before! They look fascinating... creepy... but fascinating :)
I love axolotls they are so cute x
They're soooo gorgeous! You're lucky to have such fantastic pets. Axolotls rule.And regenerate.They're awesome!
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Axolotls! Eeeee, they're such adorable little critters! I loved watching that video - the soundtrack was perfect, hehe.
Poor little Mr White with his nubbin. I can't believe the other dude chewed it off! Haha, meanie. Maybe Murderface is an appropriate name (anything with face on the end is awesome, my old laptop was called Rotface). I'm excited to see more of these guys.
I'll be completely honest, I've never heard of these creatures.. but.. they sound REALLY fascinating. Eating limbs and them being able to regenerate, CRAZY! :P
I need to look into them more, they sound great!
Murderface sounds like a fitting name, too.. LOL
Murderface suits him, me thinks!
I've never seen these animals before! They sound like fun!!!
I've never ever heard of these things, but they freak me out! OH MY GOD they are so creepy looking!!!!
Can u put in the same tank since the one is kinda... eating.. the other??
Whoa. WHOA! I have never seen anything like that in my entire life, nor heard of it. The science classes in Maryland obviously taught me nothing. But it looks like a baby dinosaur and that is awesome enough for me!
I saw guys like this at the zoo yesterday. So cool. They remind me of Toothless from How to Train your Dragon. Only in adorable, aquatic size.
They are cute! But Murderface definitely has a sinister air around him.
I know you definitely think they're awesome but I am majorly creeped out!!! I've never heard of such things! The black one looks like it wants to eat my soul, haha.
They are so cute, I love them. One day maybe I'll get one. And Murderface is an epic name, make it so.
Ummmm, I AM VERY JEALOUS RIGHT NOW!, I WANTS THEM!!!
oh my gosh!!! sooooo cute!!
Oooh I only ever saw the white one, then I come here and get a story about the little vicious black one! I love watching animals interact with each other though. How exciting for Ben too!!! You must let us know what you name them x
Oh my gosh, they are so damn cute I could die. :D
Erin! I used to have those lovely creatures when I was a little girl. I had a whole zoo and had already forgotten my little guys.
Now I want to have axolotls again :)
ohh wow me and my friend were just saying yesterday how we would love some of these guys! jealous! :) x
Oh my gosh my boyfriend would LOVE to have one of those! Maybe when we have more room for a proper tank :)
OK I commented before I read this post, but now I have to comment again because MURDERFACE?! My bf and I LOVE Metalocalypse! Name it murderface! :)
I'm kind of embarrassed that I haven't heard of these..haha. they look so neat! congrats on your new pets :)
I'm still trying to figure out where I can find some. I think I really need a few... They're so weird!
I've never ever heard of it, my first time seen one. omg i think i would be scare just to touch it...are they friendly? well i guess they are if not they wont be someone pets right?
seen the video with my son he love it now he wants one..Lol
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