I found this salamander while working in my garden (Northern Utah). I want to keep it as a pet for my son, while providing a good home for it. I have no idea what type of salamander I found and need your assistance in determining what breed/type of salamander I have. Also, suggestions on general care would be helpful. I went to PetsMart to ask questions, but I found the associate that worked with me to be lacking in knowledge of salamanders.
Currently we have it in a 10 gallon tank that has a screen top. There is a carpet like flooring that I purchased at PesMart, a water dish, plastic vegitatioin, and a half-log hidding spot for him/her. We try to maintain the tank at 80% humidity and around 70 F.
I was told to feed it a mixed diet of crickets and a food pellets. I have not been successful in getting the salamander to eat the food pelets, but it does eat the crickets. I have received contradictory information on how many crickets to feed it. I have heard a range of between 1-12 crickets daily. Currently it is eating around 4-6 daily. Is this a healthy diet, if not what change should we make? Looking at other pictures on the internet of salamanders it appears that the one I found might be too skinny.
Some general questions I have are:
Any advice/knowlege will be appreciated.
Currently we have it in a 10 gallon tank that has a screen top. There is a carpet like flooring that I purchased at PesMart, a water dish, plastic vegitatioin, and a half-log hidding spot for him/her. We try to maintain the tank at 80% humidity and around 70 F.
I was told to feed it a mixed diet of crickets and a food pellets. I have not been successful in getting the salamander to eat the food pelets, but it does eat the crickets. I have received contradictory information on how many crickets to feed it. I have heard a range of between 1-12 crickets daily. Currently it is eating around 4-6 daily. Is this a healthy diet, if not what change should we make? Looking at other pictures on the internet of salamanders it appears that the one I found might be too skinny.
Some general questions I have are:
- Is it a boy or girl?
- What age (adult, jouvenile)?
- Does it appear to be in good health?
- Are there any health concerns I should have with small children in the home?
- How big will it get?
- How active should it be during the day/night?
Any advice/knowlege will be appreciated.
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