fuzzyletters
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I have had a 2.5 gallon aquarium available (once I take the Creek Chub out of it) for a salamander to be collected in the future but have not yet set it up. This, obviously, would not be a problem except that today I captured a Eurycea Cirrigera and am currently housing it with a couple of rocks and some mud in a fairly spacious 'critter keeper' type enclosure (with lid).
If it's the best option, I can release it as it hasn't been fed or come in contact with plants or animals from other ecosystems yet.
Right now I need to know what to do to keep it healthy in its temporary home, and then I need to set up the 2.5 gallon. Immediately I'm most worried about moisture, though I put a bit of creek water in the enclosure to make sure it didn't dry out right away. Once I figure out how to keep him in the short term, I'd like to ask some questions about the long term (if there is one).
I have fish and I understand the nitrogen cycle pretty well etc. I've kept salamanders before, but had no idea what I was doing and they overheated (I was about 8 at the time). I'd like to do it right this time, and although I know I've not put my best foot forward, I hope I can redeem myself.
Thanks... sorry if I've committed a terrible crime.
If it's the best option, I can release it as it hasn't been fed or come in contact with plants or animals from other ecosystems yet.
Right now I need to know what to do to keep it healthy in its temporary home, and then I need to set up the 2.5 gallon. Immediately I'm most worried about moisture, though I put a bit of creek water in the enclosure to make sure it didn't dry out right away. Once I figure out how to keep him in the short term, I'd like to ask some questions about the long term (if there is one).
I have fish and I understand the nitrogen cycle pretty well etc. I've kept salamanders before, but had no idea what I was doing and they overheated (I was about 8 at the time). I'd like to do it right this time, and although I know I've not put my best foot forward, I hope I can redeem myself.
Thanks... sorry if I've committed a terrible crime.