Fife salamander colour change

[bacardi]

I have had pair of fire salamanders for 3 years, yellow and black. Today for no reason, the yellow is now an orange shade. Nothing in the viv has changed. Anyone any ideas?

 

[alexps]

It may be the darker colour is an indication that they are now mature ?Do you know which species they are?

 

[bacardi]

I don't know, but found it strange they did this . Is this common?

 

[godzillakid15]

Can you post a picture of them?

 

[alexps]

No idea, but the only other things I could think of that might lead to a change in colour would be food related. But if that was possible I think it would be gradual, or as I said a response to hormones photos might help did you see their parents? Are they captive bred?