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Re:What it takes to save the axolotl by zh3 on Wednesday December 06, 2023 @10:56AM (#38545543)
Been there, done that. Bought one of the kids an axolotl after lots of pester-power and boatloads of "I promise I'll look after it, feed it and clean its tank every day".

So it's come to pass that now I look after it, and every time there's a new "Dad, can I have a XXX as a pet?" I can say "Well, you haven't looked after the axolotl". And since they can live for 25 years, there is some method to my madness ;)

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Re:What it takes to save the axolotl by kurthr on Wednesday December 06, 2023 @01:04PM (#38547397)
Don't agree to care for their parrot, it ought to outlive you both.
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Re:What it takes to save the axolotl by QuercusMax on Wednesday December 06, 2023 @01:18PM (#38547571)
Or a turtle / tortoise!
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Re:What it takes to save the axolotl by bitwize on Wednesday December 06, 2023 @05:11PM (#38550221)
That's why RMS has a "I'd love to meet your parrot, but please don't buy me one" rider in his speaking contract.
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