Case Study #33: Axolotl Oral Tumor Surgery Patien t: Axolotl (Age 6) Location: NYC Metro Area Axolotls are unique, fully aquatic salamanders that have become increasingly popular pets in New York. They live entirely in water, breathe through delicate external gills, and have very specific environmental and metabolic needs, which means their medical care requires a specialized understanding of their biology. A 6-year-old female Axolotl presented to Long Island Bird & Exotics
