Fresh off the press, according to a most excellent source, to wit Nigel, Evesham now has an Axolotl and Reptile Rescue Centre, strategically placed about a quarter of the way round the school run. He’s almost beside himself with excitement to go in and have a look, as he says he doesn’t think he’s ever seen real life axolotl in real life before, but he’s thinking that perhaps he should save the pleasure for when we’ve got Iris and Bertie for the day.
I honestly don’t think he’ll be able to last that long ……….
…….. I’ve told him to just go in, as I’m not sure I can live with all this palpable and tangible reptilian anticipation. He could recce the joint and then decide it’s a place that Iris and Bertie would embrace too.
However ……. there is not to be any emotional attachment, no matter how cute and irresistible some of the rescued reptiles are, pets are strictly verboten Chez Towers. Imagine if an adopted anaconda/boa constrictor went on an impromptu wander and found it’s was into one of the the wall cavities, our miserable neighbour might have a fit! On the other hand, hmmmmmmmmmm!
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Great! Coincidentally, the axolotl is native only to Lake Xochimilco in the Valley of Mexico, as well as the canals and waterways of Mexico City.
As legend has it, the axolotl is the Aztec god of fire and lightning, Xolotl, which disguised himself as a salamander to avoid being sacrificed. But these Mexican amphibians are impressive enough on their own, with the ability to regenerate lost limbs and stay “young” throughout their lives.
Here endeth today's lesson.
Oh Mr D - that is very interesting. I think I'll leave it there - a pond frog is all I need to see thank you very much - but if young Nige does get into the rescue centre I'm sure it will be fascinating. I've just had a look at the FB link too....looks amazing and it obvs has a lot of support. JantheFan x
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