Submitted by Vi0letBlues t3_z8i8lk in aww
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jerrylewisjd t1_iyc4dmx wrote
I googled "touch axolotl" and the internet says you can touch them, but long term touching is no good. This video is probably fine.
SeekyBoi t1_iyc4gqa wrote
It is preferable if there is no touching though, even a small amount might possibly damage the slime coat a bit
noahspurrier t1_iycjho4 wrote
It thinks the finger might be good.
Frosty-Payment1737 t1_iycl0hq wrote
It's the guy from Minecraft 😂
Jeff_From_IT t1_iycm5vi wrote
But how could you deny such a sweet boi stone good, good head pats?? Maybe gloves or something?
SeekyBoi t1_iycmen1 wrote
It would be best not to touch it in general unless it’s absolutely necessary (if it needs to go to the vet for a health issue) as to not damage it’s coat
weirdestbonerEVER t1_iycpjkg wrote
Won't somebody please think of the slime coat!?!
imapie31 t1_iycs7xb wrote
Is there any safe way to touch one or is it always a risk?
SeekyBoi t1_iycs9mx wrote
There’s always a risk
imapie31 t1_iycsc9j wrote
Shit, science needs to go further
SeekyBoi t1_iycse89 wrote
Agreed, but in the meantime the risk isn’t worth it
imapie31 t1_iycsi48 wrote
Yeah, itd suck to see one of these little guys with an infection.
SeekyBoi t1_iycskau wrote
I 100% agree
MystaxMandible t1_iydlt52 wrote
Now, every time I see an axolotl, I’m reminded of the heirloom barrel of lube from Bojack Horseman.
Still, it’s got the cutest little smiley face.
GoAwayLurkin t1_iydulk4 wrote
Axolotls are among the cheerfullest amphibians.
Vi0letBlues OP t1_iye4708 wrote
>Axolotl
As long as you are gentle and not touching them excessively, just like what they did in the vid, you should be fine.
trojanman181 t1_iyeaznc wrote
Did your hand get wet?
Robdd123 t1_iyecsx3 wrote
If your hands are clean (free of perfumes and chemicals) and wet it's no big deal honestly; the slime coat isn't that delicate.
In fact it's actually preferable to transport fish and other aquatic creatures by hand rather than using a net. For smaller fish the net has to be used but bigger fish and axolotls can be picked up.
carlitospig t1_iyed2h2 wrote
We used to have them as a kid. They always look so happy.
CaptainHindsight92 t1_iyedcjg wrote
Lmao I have 3, as cute as that is he definitely thought oh I'm getting food!
Attaxalotl t1_iyehqr3 wrote
11/10 pun
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