Are Mudkipz real? Like is this picture and actual fish of some sorts...?

Question

http://images1.wikia.com/uncyclopedia/images/e/ea/RealLYFMudkipz.jpg

If so I'd like to know where to get one XD

Yea know if I knew a name of wtf it was that might help. >.>

Well I just did a search on mud puppies...and it looks a lot different tahn tha tpic, i dunno if taht pic is photoshopped however, I would like to do mroe research on this thing, because it seems liek it would be cool to own.

Thank you people who have supplied information. I know this isn't the best question but how much does one like the albino one usually cost. I'm in Canada, I'm not jsut gonna jump the gun and buy one I am gonna read up on these things I Just wanna know for future reference

Answer 1

These are actually salamanders, although another name for them is "Mexican Walking Fish" (fish don't have legs!). They're better known as an axolotl. They're real all right, although the picture in your link is an albino, they're usually brown.

They're not the easiest animals to keep because they require cool water temperatures, preferably below 65o. They're a little different than most salamanders, because they keep their gills all through their lives.

Here's a few links with info about them: http://www.axolotl.org/
http://inky.50megs.com/axolotlnewfaq.html


ADDITION: I've had the best luck at finding these at reptile shows. You might try doing a web search on "Canada reptile shows" or something similar to find if there are any shows near where you live. Another option is to ask at a local pet store if they could order them. Pet stores get their stock from suppliers, and these have access to several breeders. The breeders and suppliers give the stores updated lists of what animals are available, and the store chooses what to get in. You may not get one right away, but the store could notify you if they became available.

My original pair was from this source, but you'll have to check to see if they'd ship to Canada: http://wardsci.com/product.asp_Q_pn_E_IG0013576_A_Axolotl+Living+Specimen

NOTE: The blue color is also on the rocks and only on the top surface of the animal - the photo isn't photoshopped, but the axolotl is under a blacklight or actinics. The natural color is under the chin.

Answer 2

Its actually a mudpuppy or more specifically it's a type of salamander, not really a fish. There are many different kinds but I don't know that they are particularly easy to find to own. I've been doing fish and reptile related things for years and have only ever seen one for sale... But it might be the area I'm in.

Answer 3

Yes it's real and 5speed is right,if you have to ask that question you don't know enough about the animal to own one. Research first,then buy the animal,it will save money for you and discomfort for the pet.

Answer 4

You don't even know what it is, how do you know you want one? Buy a book on amphibians and learn a bit about them before making an ignorant purchase.

Answer 5

the color does look photo-shopped though.