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How to Care for a Pet Tiger Salamander : Selecting Food for Tiger Salamanders

Tricia — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 04:44:04 +0000

Learn what to feed tiger salamanders in this free video clip about raising salamanders.

Duration : 0:1:47

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taking care of a baby salamander?

Tricia — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:24:04 +0000

i found a baby salamander on a blanket in my house… my brother and sister want to keep it… i have a lil tank from previous lizards that lived for years, , the tank is like a foot wide and a foot long and a fot and a half tall, i have leaves and little bark peieces for it…if thats what it needs, i jsut wanted to know a little more about its habitat and food…
idk what kind of salamander it is but its like dark redish and is sorta striped from head to tail…and a really long tail that moves like a snake…
please help, thanx

u need to release them keeping wild caught salamanders is cruel immoral and environmentally reprehensible when a wild animal i removed from its natural environment and put in a confined space it causes massive amounts of stress. this affects herps (reptiles and amphibians) very badly worse than most other orders many die simply from the stress of being in captivity it also weakens there immune system meaning more die from disease. those that survive suffer from stress related behavior disorders, stress related illness and have a shortened life span. there quality of life is pretty bad too

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What is the best way to catch a salamander or newt?

Tricia — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 06:28:03 +0000

I am thinking about keeping a salamander or newt for a pet. (after reading up about them and learning how to take care of one, of course!) What is the best way to catch one, and where do most live?

You should never take an animal out of the wild. In a lot of places it is illegal and also they could come diseased and will be more aggressive then a captive bred.

Go to a pet store and buy a captive bred one (they can order you in one if they don't have one)

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How to Care for a Pet Tiger Salamander : Types of Salamanders

Tricia — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 01:30:06 +0000

Learn the various sub-species of tiger salamanders in this free video clip about caring for a pet salamander.

Duration : 0:1:20

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mud puppy salamanders how do i take care of them?

Tricia — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 07:44:03 +0000

im thinking of getting a mudpuppy salamander but i need to know every thing that will help me take care of them and if there legal in california.

I have quite a bit of experience with mudpuppies. They require a large aquarium with smooth rocks to hide under. They require cool, clean, oxygenated water.

You will need a good filter- undergravel with a powerhead is easiest.
Treat they water- they are very sensitive to ammonia and chlorine.
They eat small aquatic invertebrates and fish. Feed it minnows, earthworms, and small crawdads.

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How to Care for a Pet Tiger Salamander : Habitat of the Tiger Salamander

Tricia — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:22:03 +0000

Learn about the perfect habitat for tiger salamanders in this free video clip about caring for salamanders.

Duration : 0:1:48

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I want to get a salamander or newt…what are some basic/easy ones to take care of?

Tricia — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 04:48:03 +0000

my mom not so keen on getting a salamander or newt…so one that's very low maintenence… thanx

Tiger and marbled salamanders are both easy. These are related, so the care's the same.

They can be kept in a large "critter container" or a 10 gallon tank. Both like to burrow, so I like shredded coconut bark for them – about 2 inches deep. They like humid conditions, so I keep the stuff moist, but not wet and mist every few days. I also keep a water dish in the tank – they don't drink the water, but it helps with the humidity and they usually burrow under it. They like cool temperatures and are nocturnal – they come out at night – so they don't need lights. They will eat crickets, worms, and other small insects (no lightning bugs – they're toxic!). These shouldn't be handled, but neither should any salamander/newt. A screen over the tank is a good idea – they can climb, and so can some of the things they eat, so your mom will be happy if they stay put. Both species will cost around $20-25.

I have a marbled and she's a great pet. I don't see her except at night or when I clean her tank, though. (Yes, I know it's a she – females of this species are silver and black, males are white and black!)

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i found a salamander how do i care fore it?

Tricia — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 01:26:05 +0000

its about 5 cm. and its red-brown w/ tinny tinny black dots…

Well I don't know how to feed it, but I can tell you they love cool water, because cool water contains more oxygen and they partly breathe through their skin like frogs. Also they need a place to crawl up that's dry, and a place where a fine water mist sprays I've found- … I found a salamandar under my shed living where a pipe had sprung a leak, he loved to hang out in the spray. Did you know a salamandar can remember a maze after having it's brain scrambled?hmmm (science fact, after it heals ofcourse.)

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How to Care for a Pet Tiger Salamander : Benefits of Pet Salamanders

Tricia — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:37:04 +0000

Learn about the benefits of having a pet salamander in this free video clip about tiger salamanders.

Duration : 0:1:27

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How do i care for my arboreal salamander and California newt?

Tricia — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 04:30:03 +0000

I h ave a arboreal salamander and a California newt in the same tank with a piece of driftwood and about a inch of water. I caught them both in the wild. Ive had them for about a week and i have been giving them tropical fish flakes. (I have tropical fish too). I was wondering if they will eat this and what the tank set up should be and how to care for these guys. I was also wondering if the California newt could harm me because i know that some people were killed when they swallow it. Thanks for the help

you should let them go. They should not be in the same tank together and are going to need 2 totally different setups, temps, humidity levels, etc. You are also feeding them the wrong thing. They need live food, but the ones outside usually have parasites or traces of fertilizer.
I have also heard about frogs releasing toxins from their skin in the wild, but store bought ones born into captivity do not produce these toxins. Im not sure if this is true with salamanders and newts, but its better safe than sorry.
A lot of wild animals dont do well in captivity and will sometimes starve to death or die from stress. I think it is best that you let both of them go, especially if they havent eaten anything yet. Go to the petstore and get a tiger salamandar if you really wanted one. I have heard that they can be pretty docile.
IF however, you dont choose to let them go ( bad choice in my opinion), I would go to repticzone.com and look at the caresheets they have on these animals. They will tell you the correct setups and stuff for them

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