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Worried for my tiger salamnder

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shastcola5

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About a week ago i got a small tiger salamnder from a friend that decided they no longer wanted him/she. When they gave him to me he was really thin and constantly snapping at any movement and my hands when i tried to feed him. Also when i had got him they had him in a small bowl that he couldnt get out off in a ten gallon tank and from what i know he wasnt feed withen 4_5 days. I had moved him into a biger tank with more hidding spots n fresh water n food daily. He has slowly started to get used to me n rubs his head on my hand when i feed him but if any one else get close to his tank or trts to pet him he snaps. He also likes to stay in the water i have in his tank Is this sometheing i should be worried about?
 
Tiger mom Tammy

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Welcome to the site! Glad you were able to take care of it. When we adopted/rescued both of ours, I was told they hadn't been feed for over a week, but after we took them in they were fine. As for the snapping/lunging its a trait of tigers to do that (everything moving is food) As for cruzing in the water dish, some tigers (like mine) spend time in the water while others don't like water much. Some will go just to do a #2 in there or to cool off if its too hot or shed. Nothing to worry about. Would love to see pictures if possible and the set up. Hope this helps some.
 
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