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QuestionWhat could be wrong with my salamander, his belly appears to be bloated?Community AnswerChances are he ate something that upset his stomach. Go to a reptile vet and get it checked out.
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QuestionIf I find a salamander on land, can I make his tank materials with the stuff I found him in?Community AnswerYes. That will works and it should live for years.
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QuestionAre there any legal requirements or licenses that I need to own a salamander?Community AnswerIt depends. Endangered salamanders, such as green salamanders, are illegal to keep without a permit, but duskey salamanders probably aren't. Check your state regulations for information.
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QuestionHow do I catch a salamander?Community AnswerSearch under rocks in empty creek or river beds. Just be cautious of water snakes. Look under rocks at the bank of a running creek; be careful not to slip and fall in. Look under pieces of bark or under leaves after a rain. Always lift items away from you, to give small creatures that might otherwise bite a chance to get away from you rather than feel they need to bite or sting to survive.
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QuestionIs it okay to take my salamander out and let him walk around on my arm and other places?Community AnswerNo, you don't want to touch your salamander. Salamanders can live for many years if they are properly taken care of, but the oils on your hands can kill them very quickly. All amphibians have extremely absorbent skin, so try to avoid contact with them. If you do have to grab one for health reasons, wash your hands thoroughly or put gloves on.
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QuestionCan I keep a wild black salamander?Community AnswerIt depends on the species. Most salamanders you can legally keep in captivity.
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QuestionI discovered a salamander living under my outdoor toilet. What can I do about it or how can I coax it out?Community AnswerLay out some broccoli for it, they love it. Have a cage ready to usher it into, then pop it outdoors. Or, just leave it under the toilet, as it's probably eating insects and keeping your outdoor loo sanitary.
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QuestionHow do you tell which type of salamander you're looking at?Community AnswerIf you are buying it, then you can probably ask the dealer or seller. But if you are making a collection from your backyard or somewhere like that, then you can probably look up "salamanders in (insert city here) that have (insert characteristics such as "black stripes" "yellow spots" etc.)".
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QuestionWhere can I buy salamanders at?Community AnswerYou can ask around at local pet stores if they can special order you a species, you can look at websites such as backwaterreptiles.com, or you can go into your backyard and look under rocks, logs, or other suitable habitat near or in streams or other water bodies. When collecting though be sure to look at local laws and consider collecting more common species, such the eastern newt in most areas of North America.
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QuestionAre salamanders able to see in the dark?Community AnswerYes. Most salamanders are nocturnal, meaning they are active at night and can see better in the dark.
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QuestionHow long do salamanders live?Community AnswerIt depends on the species. Some may only live a year or two, while some may live 25+ years.
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QuestionWhere do salamanders lay their eggs?Community AnswerNormally they lay eggs in creek/river banks, in moist and warm areas where they will be safe from any possible predators.
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QuestionCan I house a salamander with fired bellytoads?Community AnswerIt is generally not a good idea to house these are different amphibians in the same vivarium and they may not get along or feel safe.
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QuestionWhere can I find worms in my backyard?Community AnswerThey are most easily found in wet soil, but any dirt should do. Just dig a hole to find them.
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QuestionMy cat will bring in salamanders. While saving their lives, they tend to bite me & draw blood. Is this something I should be concerned about?Community AnswerSalamanders very rarely bite, let alone draw blood, so you probably aren't dealing with salamanders, It may be a lizard. If they draw blood or break the skin for that matter, wash your hands with hot soap and water, and if necessary, get medical attention.
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QuestionHow do take care of pet tadpoles?Community AnswerAmphibian larvae are fairly easy to take care of. All you have to do is put them in a large tank or plastic storage container and feed them small invertebrates such as worms or beetle larvae. When they start to become older at about 2-3 months of age, you should put some sort of ramp for them to climb up onto, as most salamanders will water to come out of the water at this point of age.
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QuestionHow can I find out if my salamander is aquatic or not?Community AnswerYou can ask the seller you got it from, or if you are collecting, you can usually judge based on whether or not it was in the water when you found it. If you are still not sure than you can look up your specific species.
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QuestionWhat kind of dirt do I give my salamander?Community AnswerYou might use Eco earth from pet stores but you could also use moss, from the pet store or backyard. Or, you could use dirt from your backyard. Just don't use any dirt with any fertilizers or pesticides in it, as that can be deadly to your pet.
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QuestionWe do not have a tank/aquarium. What else can we use?Community AnswerYou could try a big clear container. Make sure it's safe for them and put screening on the lid so they get a lot of air and sunlight.
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QuestionAre salamanders territorial?Community AnswerSome salamanders are more territorial than others but to make sure about your species, you can look up other care sheets specific to your species.
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QuestionI caught a salamander in my backyard, and I don't know what to feed him. Right now I have him in a tank with some stuff from my backyard. What should I do?Kori BustardCommunity AnswerFeed it crickets or meal worms.
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QuestionI found a salamander that is green, but it's not the big one. I'm wondering if it's a salamander or another reptile?Kori BustardCommunity AnswerIf its skin is smooth and moist, it's likely a salamander. If it isn't, it's probably something else.
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QuestionCan salamanders swim?Kori BustardCommunity AnswerSalamanders are amphibians and need to keep their skin moist with water, but terrestrial salamanders aren't great swimmers.
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QuestionCan the tank be a 50 gallon tank? Or is that too big?Community AnswerReally, with the exception of snakes, no tank is too small. In the wild, salamanders have the option to roam for miles. The tank should be as big as possible, but not too big that you can't keep it clean enough.
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QuestionCan a salamander get too hot?Community AnswerYes, which is why you should ensure that you are maintaining a consistent temperature in their habitat so that they do not get too hot.
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QuestionHow do I bathe my black salamander?Quitty_CatCommunity AnswerLuckily, salamanders bathe themselves! If you have a water bowl (I really hope you do, it's very important; if you don't, get one big enough for the salamander to swim in). The salamander will swim in it and get clean. If you have an aquatic salamander, then they're already bathing all day.
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QuestionCan my salamander eat cat food?Quitty_CatCommunity AnswerNo, I wouldn't advise feeding your salamander anything other than salamander food and things they would eat in the wild (crickets, worms, etc.).
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QuestionCan I put salamanders together?Quitty_CatCommunity AnswerIf they are the same species, yes, but if they aren't, don't. It's not a good idea to risk mixing diseases by keeping them in the same tank/aquarium, but they can be in the same room.
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QuestionIf I really need to leave a salamander alone in the house for a week, would it be okay? What should I prepare for before I leave?Quitty_CatCommunity AnswerIt should be fine. Make sure the salamander has either eaten a lot or leave it with enough live food to last however long you're gone (up to about 30 crickets/worms max). Make sure it also has plenty of clean, fresh water. Change it right before you leave.
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QuestionCan I feed my salamander lettuce? Fruits? Vegetables? If so, which one?FutureHowCommunity AnswerIf you are feeding an adult salamander, feed it insects and invertebrates like worms, mosquito larvae, fruit flies, and crickets. Babies usually eat micro-organisms in the water.
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