It starts with one cute little axolotl. Then suddenly you're explaining the nitrogen cycle to strangers in the pet food aisle. If any of these sound familiar, congratulations. You've officially become an Axolotl Parent. 1. Your Refrigerator Contains Worms At some point you opened the fridge looking for milk and found: Earthworms Blackworms Axolotl food Perfectly normal. At least according to you. Your family may disagree. 2. You Check Water Parameters More Often Than Your Own