What is the picture below? Mexican blunt mouth salamander? Ambystoma mexicanum, commonly known as American salamander and hexagonal dinosaur.

In color, they go from white (albino), through gray, blue, brown and brown to black. Wild Mexican blunt-mouthed salamanders are rarely white, and all albino Mexican blunt-mouthed salamanders (with white body and black or red eyes) come from the same single mutant male. It was transported to Paris Botanical Garden in 1863. Albino varieties are very common in laboratories and animal shops. They were obtained by crossing with albino tiger salamander in 1950s.

It is famous for its unique appearance and the continuation of its infancy. In other words, even after sexual maturity, it will not undergo metamorphosis to adapt to the land, and still maintain its aquatic juvenile body shape. All over the world, if they are kept as pets, they should be covered.

You can use the air pump underwater filter, but pay attention to reduce the water flow, otherwise it will make them feel nervous. Replace 20% water every week, and slowly draw water from the bottom with a straw. Small sand particles should also be avoided, and tension and blisters will make Mexican salamanders swallow sand particles by mistake. Young Mexican salamanders should be provided with some floating plants as hiding places. Small caves should be provided for adult Mexican salamanders. There is no need to provide lighting, because they are Nocturnal Animals. They spend most of their time at the bottom of the container, and surfacing means they feel stressed or sick.