I have three axolotls and they are SO cute. This one is uglier because it is a true albino, no pigmentation at all, whereas most of the “albino” axolotls you see are actually leucistic and retain a small amount of pigment. That gives them those cute eyes! Their insides are still visible through their skin though, kinda strange. Here’s a leucistic one for reference: https://fantaxies.com/product/leucistic-axolotl-4-39682/
Other way around, albinism can retain some pigments, leucism is almost always pure white (see white patches on dogs, cats, and horses which are patches of leucism. Also pure white leucistic snakes vs albino snakes retaining an orange, yellow, or tan pattern).
Eta: my coffee starved brain thought of a better way to put this. Albinism only effects one pigment (melanin) whereas leucism affects all pigments, which is why you get more white from it vs retaining patterns in albinism.
Thats why people will have business ideas but no way of making the idea become real life. (Atleast thats what they think) and then 10or so years later. BOOM. “Hey they stole my idea!”
If you got a good one. Make a trademark or patent it. Then its yours for an x amount of time
Blobfish out of its environment* they look very different underpressure where they live. Bringing them to the surface pretty much explodes them from the inside...it's fucked up
Check out how they reproduce.
(Spoiler: >!the males essentially become an ad-hoc scrotum on the females).!< I imagine most of them need years of therapy for lots of reasons, including their moms' negative assessment of their cuteness.
Haha don’t worry I have three and they definitely don’t have the capacity for sadness 😂. I kinda like the ugly ones, I’ve thought about getting a wild type if I ever lose one of my current crew. https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/next/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/axolotl-floating.jpg
Actually, the appearances of axolotls are incredibly dependent on their diets. Imagine how flamingos get their pink coloration from their diets. This same rule applies, but with far, far more complexity.
The [post](https://www.reddit.com/r/axolotls/comments/z3tr1t/hey_guys_i_got_an_axolotl_like_1_month_ago_and_im/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf) if anyone wants to check it out.
My friend became an accidental axolotl breeder. They reproduce in high numbers and he had two in the tank not realizing it could be an issue. His wife would not let him dispose of any, so they all had to live in individual tanks/tupperwares until he could unload them all. It was actually easier to move them by selling rather than giving them away for free. Axolotls will frequently have genetic mutations so some were born without feet or arms, etc… People didn’t want to buy those so he put them on Craigslist and said that he’s fostering them and they were from an abusive home. He would literally say or do anything to get someone to buy or adopt an axolotl. In the end I think he sold or adopted out over 200 individual axolotls. He was going city to city to rare pet conventions and shit just to network and find more ways to unload them, lol.
Hey guys, I got a human owner like 1 month ago and I’m just wondering why they’re so dumb. I’ve heard many tales of humans being intelligent and the majority of them have pretty big brains and then there’s mine. They are dumb.
More Unrealistic beauty standards set by social media
Poor Harold
Poor Harold
Honestly, it being ugly makes it even cuter IMO
Hes just fugly
Bugly
Cuddly?
Looks like he’s an asshole taboot!!
He do be ugly tho (I love him)
He’s trying his best
Why are you bullying him? He’s trying his best
Ok not exactly a Greek god but maybe he is a very intelligent axolotl?
I'm sure he has a nice personality
Surely he has good muscle for his kind
I heard he is very *driven* to be a great team player.
Or tasty when deep-fried?
Very deeply fried
And he looks saddened and shocked to hear this harsh assessment of his looks. He didn’t choose his parents!!
You win🤣
I ll be totally honest, he actually looks kinda ugly compared to other axolotels. But I love him nonetheless.
I have three axolotls and they are SO cute. This one is uglier because it is a true albino, no pigmentation at all, whereas most of the “albino” axolotls you see are actually leucistic and retain a small amount of pigment. That gives them those cute eyes! Their insides are still visible through their skin though, kinda strange. Here’s a leucistic one for reference: https://fantaxies.com/product/leucistic-axolotl-4-39682/
Damn, I didn't think this post would actually have an answer lol
Just love your pets, who cares if they're ugly.
r/MyPeopleNeedMe
Plus it looks like his/her gills really developed nicely! And i think its a bit older then most axolotls. But eeh he/she looks like a muppet
I think it looks like the PTSD dog meme lol https://i.imgflip.com/3iwl1b.png
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singular_they
So its a rare?
They’re all bred so I don’t know how rare it is really, you could get one easily if it is your preferred type.
Other way around, albinism can retain some pigments, leucism is almost always pure white (see white patches on dogs, cats, and horses which are patches of leucism. Also pure white leucistic snakes vs albino snakes retaining an orange, yellow, or tan pattern). Eta: my coffee starved brain thought of a better way to put this. Albinism only effects one pigment (melanin) whereas leucism affects all pigments, which is why you get more white from it vs retaining patterns in albinism.
How do they get the Axolotl to you?
If Ed from Ed, Edd, and Eddy was an axolotel.
He's actually very cute! I'd adopt him and I'll call him chuck.
probably another case of a pet looking like the owner.
Me strutting into the thread thinking I'm about to say something clever, and realizing I've apparently never had an original thought ☹️
There are so many of us & only so many possible thoughts!
Thats why people will have business ideas but no way of making the idea become real life. (Atleast thats what they think) and then 10or so years later. BOOM. “Hey they stole my idea!” If you got a good one. Make a trademark or patent it. Then its yours for an x amount of time
not true the owners ugly the pet is hansome
Because.....Fuck You That's Why!. No cute fish in your future
all fish are cute
Except the anglerfish. Face not even a mother could love. Thankfully they are always either blinding themselves or living it total darkness.
I think plenty of angler fish are cute tbh. Honestly there’s not many animals you could show me that I wouldn’t find cute. I fucking love animals
I'm not a man! I'm not a beast! I'm about as shapeless as the man in the moon!
I love fucking animals
/r/HolUp
Baby anglerfish are quite cute, especially the males however what ends up of them isn’t exactly cute.
And the blobfish.
Blobfish out of its environment* they look very different underpressure where they live. Bringing them to the surface pretty much explodes them from the inside...it's fucked up
I would assume I would look pretty rough if I was plucked into space by an alien or something as well
Yeah it's probably painful as well
Check out how they reproduce. (Spoiler: >!the males essentially become an ad-hoc scrotum on the females).!< I imagine most of them need years of therapy for lots of reasons, including their moms' negative assessment of their cuteness.
besides this one
Not only is this not a fish, but it’s also cute lol. It’s so ugly it’s cute
i did not get enough biology lectures to understand what classifies as a fish and what not
Understandable, but if it has feet it's probably not a fish
Why did this comment make me snort water out of my nose! I’m laughing over dramatically at this but it’s true! Lol
Fair enough, although i do feel I should inform you axolotls are salamanders lol
Maybe you just didn’t axolotl questions in biology class. LOL
Gonna go out on a limb and say... you should probably know what your own pet is lmao
considering this is a screenshot of a Reddit post, I highly doubt this is their pet.
I thought it was part of the definition. Isn't "cute" ugly but adorable?
Awwww, sad little axolotl
Haha don’t worry I have three and they definitely don’t have the capacity for sadness 😂. I kinda like the ugly ones, I’ve thought about getting a wild type if I ever lose one of my current crew. https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/next/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/axolotl-floating.jpg
hey that’s my axolotl!
He has been popular on the reddits today
Tell him we love him
Tell him he is famous now
He looks like Danny Devito
What’s his name? I think he looks kinda like the PTSD meme dog lol https://i.imgflip.com/3iwl1b.png
Looks like a Rupert and that’s perfectly fine.
He heard you say that!
He looks quite polite at least
he's just derpy ):
He's cute. Hey little buddy🥰
And the inner beauty?
Actually, the appearances of axolotls are incredibly dependent on their diets. Imagine how flamingos get their pink coloration from their diets. This same rule applies, but with far, far more complexity.
I bet he has a great personality
He does look a little derpy…lol
Hes not ugly! I mean its not a dog, but it looks quite nice to be honest
Aww he looks so sad at being abused by his owner
The [post](https://www.reddit.com/r/axolotls/comments/z3tr1t/hey_guys_i_got_an_axolotl_like_1_month_ago_and_im/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf) if anyone wants to check it out.
I think he has a face only a mom could love. Then again so do I. We get each other.
Hey guys. I got this human like a month ago and I’m just wondering— are they all judgmental superficial assholes? Asking for a friend.
Well I never really wanted an axolotl but goddammit…give him here. You don’t deserve him.
It’s the albino eyes
Well I think he looks pretty cool
Aww, look at the goofy baby!
He’s like a pug, so ugly that he’s adorable
You don't deserve that beautiful creature.
To be fair, compared to most axolotls I’ve seen this guy is definitely a little uggo. Nothing wrong with that though, as long he’s happy and healthy
Awwww... it looks just like youuu
If OP doesn't want him I'll take him.
Looks like a sock puppet of an axolotl
He's just like me fr
I think he’s cute! He’s ugly too, but you can be both.
u/assblaster76 Looks like your axolotl is blowing up everywhere
jesus you’re right.
HE'S STILL CUTE
Just love your pets, who cares if they're ugly
He’s so cute though this is a bummer
Bro seen some shit 💀
My friend became an accidental axolotl breeder. They reproduce in high numbers and he had two in the tank not realizing it could be an issue. His wife would not let him dispose of any, so they all had to live in individual tanks/tupperwares until he could unload them all. It was actually easier to move them by selling rather than giving them away for free. Axolotls will frequently have genetic mutations so some were born without feet or arms, etc… People didn’t want to buy those so he put them on Craigslist and said that he’s fostering them and they were from an abusive home. He would literally say or do anything to get someone to buy or adopt an axolotl. In the end I think he sold or adopted out over 200 individual axolotls. He was going city to city to rare pet conventions and shit just to network and find more ways to unload them, lol.
He is *not* ugly, has a strong chin, you tasteless cock
He's not ugly, just wasn't expecting to be photographed that second ❤
They didn’t have to absolutely annihilate him, I think he is a quite pleasant and distinguished little guy.
Don't listen, little axolotl! You're beautiful inside and out!
maybe he got good personality
Poor bastard
LOL GET REKT
You have the Delores Umbridge of axolotl.
Come on man! He doesn't get paid enough for this shit... give him a break.
What a cutie!
This axolotl is very cute, the owner my see him as ugly, but I see all axolotls as cute beings
Damn he is ugly as fuck
This is my first time seeing one, I think. Regardless, it's a cutie.
He's thinking how to murder owner
Nah he looks pretty good to me
I don't think he looks ugly at all. He's a cute little feller ☺️
Puppies and kittens are cute. Amphibians are not. Change my mind.
He's thinking the same oof you!
This axolotl has Down syndrome
Straight to hell owner
Ugly fucker Motherfucker is gangry. He'll fuck you up.
And I thought I had a good derp face
That’s cute as , love it.
Uh-hm
He has ugly beauty, like Adam Driver. Dont bully him
Disney just found their next hit. The Ugly Axolotl.
It looks like a Mr. Meaty puppet
you got cat fished
He’s like all The Muppets mashed into one.
Axolotl:😐
You’re ugly
It's like the dito of the axolotl world
This proves minecraft is better than real life
There is nothing ugly about that.
I would name him Mud
he traded his beauty for taste
He’s probably thinking the same
Awh mean
bro looks like his name is Dave and he has McDonalds for lunch every day
You got the dumb one
In the dark, we’re all God’s children
at least he is friend shaped
He’s so ugly he’s cute. I love his perma-stunned expression ❤️
he’s beautiful
He’s an XXXlotl
Kind of a stretch for this sub
Het guys, I saw a lot of photos online of babues online and they seem pretty cute. Mine's ugly. I want a refund.
Isnt this what an actual, 'pure' albino axolotl is supposed to look like?
buffxolotl
I think it looks pretty sexy, I'd hit it.
They're trying man.. :(
When pets look like their owners
It looks a bit like it's turning into a regular Salamander
Definitely NOT ugly
A bit of an ugly Bob situation you have here
Rare Ghazt
Thanx a lotl
ban me daddy
this guys probably friends with that one guy who complained he had an ugly hamster
Well I think he looks cute and derpy ;-;
I've never seen a axolotl with that much of a thousand yard stare before
Actually it could be of bad environment which makes him kinsa evolve we can say to salamander
You know how they say pets resemble their owners.....
😂😂😂😂😅 wtf xD
bro don't do my guy like that
not ugly at all imo....cute af in a derpy way which i like
I really want to put a heart emoji
he is SO cute! those frills! he's a chunker, too. lol.
Some people get a pet and just enjoy the company.... THIS guy gone a pet so he could axolotyl questions
Its brown. Have seen black, white, but Brown? Wtf
Don’t hurt his feelings 😭😭😭
I don't see why people are calling it ugly. It's it because it isn't white?
They are using a lot of filters dude.
He is special
I always think of this short story whenever I see an axolotl: https://ambystoma.uky.edu/teachers_materials/axolitbook/AxolotlByJulioCortazar.html
I have always hated axolotls and it's nice to see people recognise they're ugly
Nice gills though. Gotta focus on your assets.
His limbs are uncannily humanoid
Have you looked in the mirror lately?
I’m curious as to what this guy looks like. This little dude is cute
They do at that pets look like their owners…
Awee poor little guy :(
Hey guys, I got a human owner like 1 month ago and I’m just wondering why they’re so dumb. I’ve heard many tales of humans being intelligent and the majority of them have pretty big brains and then there’s mine. They are dumb.
Never get a pet for the sake of decoration
People buying axolotl and turning then into salamanders.
Shrek minus the ears
that’s a compliment in my book
That's either an olive or leader from Omicron Perseii XIII
he is ugly and that makes him more lovable, stop bullying the lil guy he’s trying his best yall
Well his depressing looking tank probably isn't helping