Meet Polly Waffle – High-Iridophore Copper Male Axolotl
Polly Waffle is a handsome High-Iridophore Copper male axolotl with rich copper colouring and reflective spotted iridophores that give him a beautifully polished appearance.
He is a visually confirmed male and approximately 21–22 cm long.
You Know Exactly Who You’re Bringing Home
At Little Lotl’s Australia, you are choosing an individual axolotl, not an anonymous animal from a group.
Polly Waffle at a glance:
- Morph: High-Iridophore Copper
- Sex: Visually confirmed male
- Size: Approx. 21–22 cm
- Exact animal: The Polly Waffle pictured is the Polly Waffle you will receive
- Health: Healthy and well established
- Behaviour: Calm, curious and quick to appear when food is nearby
- Special feature: Shiny spotted high-iridophore pattern
- Feeding: Established feeder
- Transition food: Included
- Care information: Included
- Support: Lifetime Little Lotl’s support
Polly Waffle has been individually housed, observed and cared for. Relevant feeding and care information can be provided before collection or dispatch to help make his transition easier.
Shipping for up to three axolotls is:
- $50 to eligible Metro & Major Regional VIC, NSW, QLD, SA and ACT destinations
- $75 to eligible regional/non-metro VIC, NSW, QLD and SA destinations
- $70 to eligible Perth metro destinations
- $120 to eligible regional Western Australian destinations
Live axolotls are transported with Team Global Express under Little Lotl’s approved live-animal shipping arrangements.
Remote locations may require an individual freight quote or may not be suitable for live-animal transport.
Live axolotls are normally dispatched on Mondays only, subject to suitable weather, public holidays, transit times, carrier availability and animal-welfare considerations.
A $35 redelivery fee may apply if delivery cannot be completed.
Still cycling your aquarium? Polly Waffle can be held by arrangement for $5 per week or part thereof until his new home is ready.
Please see our Shipping & Returns page or contact Little Lotl’s with your postcode if you're unsure which rate applies.
Polly Waffle’s Personality
Polly Waffle is calm, curious and enjoys drifting through his aquarium before settling into a comfortable observation post.
He also appears at the front glass with remarkable precision whenever food enters the building.
Polly considers this impeccable timing. We have our suspicions.
Behaviour may change as an axolotl settles into a new environment, but our observations help you get to know the individual animal you are choosing.
What Makes Polly Waffle Special?
Polly Waffle’s standout feature is his high-iridophore spotted appearance.
Iridophores are reflective pigment cells that create metallic or shimmering highlights. Across his rich Copper colouring, Polly Waffle’s reflective spots give him a distinctive speckled finish.
He looks slightly overdressed for an animal whose preferred activity is sitting on the aquarium floor.
Colour and sparkle may vary slightly depending on aquarium lighting, photography and screen settings.
Why Choose an Individually Listed Little Lotl?
Our individual listings may include:
- Exact animal photographed
- Approximate size
- Visually confirmed sex where applicable
- Feeding information
- Behaviour observations
- Transition food
- Care guidance
- Relevant individual history
- Ongoing support
You know exactly who you are buying and how they have been cared for.
Additional photos or videos of Polly Waffle are available on request.
Preparing for Polly Waffle
Polly Waffle requires a spacious, fully cycled, cool-water aquarium with:
- Temperature: 14–18°C
- Ammonia: 0 ppm
- Nitrite: 0 ppm
- Nitrate: Ideally below 20 ppm
- pH: 7.2–8.2
- Clean, properly dechlorinated water
- Gentle filtration with minimal current
- Smooth hides and axolotl-safe décor
- Low lighting
- Generous usable floor space
- An appropriate axolotl diet
At approximately 21–22 cm, Polly Waffle needs enough room to move, turn and explore comfortably.
Little Lotl’s may ask about your setup before finalising the sale to help ensure Polly Waffle is moving into a suitable home.
What Comes With Polly Waffle?
- Transition food
- Axolotl care information
- Settling-in guidance
- Relevant individual care information
- Lifetime support from Little Lotl’s Australia
Add to Polly Waffle’s Order
A gentle sponge filter that provides biological and mechanical filtration without creating excessive current.
$16.95
3D Printed API Test Kit Holder
Keeps API water-testing tubes, solutions and result cards organised and easy to access during routine aquarium testing.
$15.95
Together, these support gentle filtration and make regular water-quality testing easier to manage.
Bring Polly Waffle Home
Polly Waffle isn't simply a Copper axolotl selected from a tank.
This is Polly Waffle. You can see exactly who you are choosing, know how he has been cared for and continue that care with support from Little Lotl’s Australia.
Purchase Polly Waffle online today or contact us for additional photos, videos, feeding information or aquarium setup advice.