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Hello, I have a spotted salamander about 6 inches long. Any advice on a cage setup, thanks
 
I would think their care would be some what similar to tiger salamanders. They're mole salamanders, so provide them with a deep, substrate that they can burrow in. Keep one end moist and leave the other alone. Also, make sure there is good ventilation. Make sure the substrate does not have a low Ph like peat moss. Try something like coconut fiber. Two can probably be housed in a 20 gallon. And provide hides.
 
Just to add on, the substrate does not necessarily need to be very deep as A.maculatum do not actively dig their own burrows in the manner that tiger salamanders do (They tend to take advantage of pre-existing cracks and crevices). I use a mixture of soil and cocofiber for the substrate. Pieces of cork bark or half logs make excellent hides for them. Good luck!:D
 
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