Salamander123
New member
- Joined
- Apr 6, 2008
- Messages
- 10
- Reaction score
- 0
I have a Jefferson Salamander. Any ideas on how to care for it?
Caudata.org: Newts and Salamanders Portal
Register a free account today to become a member! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox!
Did you know that registered users see fewer ads? Register today!
-
Did you know that registered users see fewer ads? Register today!
Jefferson Salamander
- Thread starter Salamander123
- Start date
Kaysie
Site Contributor
Their care is the same as what is available for tiger salamanders: http://caudata.org/cc/species/Ambystoma/A_tigrinum.shtml
Salamander123
New member
- Joined
- Apr 6, 2008
- Messages
- 10
- Reaction score
- 0
Thank you. Any other tips are helpful i'm new to this whole salamander raising thing just want to get it right. I also hear that they like to dig how much room should i leave for it to dig? Thanks
Salamander123
New member
- Joined
- Apr 6, 2008
- Messages
- 10
- Reaction score
- 0
Should my Jefferson Salamander be in complete water. I have no water in my tank now just moss and bark and other moist things. He seems to like it but wondering if it should be filled with water
flyangler18
New member
Ambystomids are poor swimmers and lead entirely fossorial existences as adults. If you want to introduce some water, a small water dish will do.
Salamander123
New member
- Joined
- Apr 6, 2008
- Messages
- 10
- Reaction score
- 0
Thank you, maybe i will introduce some water but i like it how it is. I might think about adding more Moss and other things so he can dig. Thanks again..any tips appreciated
Salamander123
New member
- Joined
- Apr 6, 2008
- Messages
- 10
- Reaction score
- 0
This is worrying me. I have peat moss in my tank and it said that it can cause ion loss and eventually death, is this true? Its all natural from the stream i found him from
flyangler18
New member
Yes, definitely true. Avoid acidic substrates- pH neutral substrates are ideal (organic top soil, coco fiber, etc.) I use 50/50 coco fiber and leaf litter/humus for all my salamanders.
The problem with peat moss is the acidity. These peat moss warnings are typically concerning commercially available peat moss. Are you referring to some moss clumps you found growing outside? If so, then they're most likely okay. (Although, stuff from outside always has potential to have undesired bacteria/fungi/bugs/chemicals).
Salamander123
New member
- Joined
- Apr 6, 2008
- Messages
- 10
- Reaction score
- 0
Pete i found the peat moss where the salamander was actually was outdoors. Its natural and he burrows in it
Commercially available peat moss also is from outdoors and is natural and your salamander would burrow in it, too. It's the acidity that causes the problem. I can't say it's good or it's bad without knowing the pH. You'll have to use your best judgement.
Salamander123
New member
- Joined
- Apr 6, 2008
- Messages
- 10
- Reaction score
- 0
Okay pete, i don't think it is even peet moss. It is just a little clump of moss i found growing on the ground in my backyard near a stream bed.
- No one is chatting at the moment.
-
Shane douglas:with axolotls would I basically have to keep buying and buying new axolotls to prevent inbred breeding which costs a lot of money??+1
-
Thorninmyside:Not necessarily but if you’re wanting to continue to grow your breeding capacity then yes. Breeding axolotls isn’t a cheap hobby nor is it a get rich quick scheme. It costs a lot of money and time and deditcation+1
-
Clareclare:Would Chinese fire belly newts be more or less inclined towards an aquatic eft set up versus Japanese . I'm raising them and have abandoned the terrarium at about 5 months old and switched to the aquatic setups you describe. I'm wondering if I could do this as soon as they morph?+1
Clareclare:
Would Chinese fire belly newts be more or less inclined towards an aquatic eft set up versus...
+1