Year 5 Axolotls News
Eggs in the Classroom!
Nicholas
Recently, our axolotls, Brownie and Bert, laid hundreds and hundreds of eggs. Last week, we noticed minuscule transparent beans stuck to our recently installed coral and plants. After a few days of vaguely inspecting these mysterious creatures from inside their transparent beans and doing some careful research, we discovered that they were axolotl eggs!
The experience with these majestic creatures was incredible! I even got the chance to feed it! As fast as a bullet, Brownie snatched the frozen prawn heart tablet from my hand and gobbled it up, leaving no scraps behind. It was an amazing experience being so close to these incredible creatures.
Axolotls are amphibians from Mexico and widely known for their ability to grow back any body parts - even the heart! In 2-3 weeks, we will notice the axolotls hatching out of their eggs and becoming mini axolotls called larvae. They will be very fragile and will need to be taken care of every day.
Stay tuned for more updates on our amazing axolotls- names, sizes and even when they hatch!
Alexander
Breaking news! Year 5’s pet axolotls have laid eggs. Originally, the tank had a rock looking like Uluru in the centre of it. Later on in Term Two, Miss O’Grady, who is our teacher, bought some other decorations. Brownie and Bert felt more comfortable in their tank, so they laid eggs. After that, we realised Bert was a female, or should we say “Bertie”?! They laid approximately 100 eggs, but they ate some. Since Bertie had laid eggs, she hasn’t been eating much. They originally were tiny jelly-like eggs and it looked like they had a tiny bean in them. After 24 hours, we realised they were baby axolotls.
Xavier
Bert and Brownie laid eggs!
Bert and Brownie, laid eggs just last week. The transparent jelly-like eggs, which we have discovered, are tiny axolotls!
We think Bert laid the eggs because last week, Bert stayed still, and Brownie tried to move him.
Brownie got so energetic that he started shaking the tank! Recently, we had a new renovation in the axolotl tank. And now, they have eggs! Although the axolotls laid eggs, they ate some, which is sad to hear.
Spencer
BREAKING NEWS!!!
Our axolotls, which are named Brownie and Bert, have laid eggs - and lots of them! About 2 weeks ago, we noticed tiny transparent jelly-like bubbles stuck to the plants and rocks in their tank. After some research, we discovered that these jelly-like bubbles are eggs.
Axolotl Eggs and Spawn + Life Cycle\ Life Span
Axolotls are Amphibians that are from Mexico. They are famously known for their abilities to grow back body parts and their frilly, weirdly shaped gills. Each egg has a white dot inside its jelly covering, which grows and forms into an axolotl. It takes about 2-3 weeks for their eggs to hatch.
The reproductive cycle of axolotls typically begins in the early spring, when the water temperature rises and triggers their natural breeding instincts. A spacious and well-maintained tank with plenty of hiding spots and plants creates a great environment for the breeding process, which we didn't know - we just added new plants and boom! Eggs!