Photo: "Waterdog"?

animus ONE · Jul 27, 2009

somebody gave me a "waterdog" for a gift reacently,but after looking around to do some research on them i really didnt find as much info as i was hoping for.actually im not even sure if what i have is even a "waterdog" like i was told,ito me it looks nothing like the pictures that i came across.anybody able to help me out with my search for his true I.D. ?

Azhael · Jul 27, 2009

That´s a larval Ambystoma, most probably A.tigrinum/mavortium(not good with ambystomatids, sorry).
If i´m not mistaken the term "waterdog" is used for members of the Proteidae family, so no, your animal is not a waterdog.

You´ll find tones of informaton about your little guy in this forum and the articles at Caudata Culture.

Greatwtehunter · Jul 27, 2009

'Waterdog' is a generic term they use here in the US for the larval tiger salamanders they sell as bait in tackle shops. As for care, it won't stay that way for long, it will soon undergo metamorphosis and become terrestrial. In the mean time while it is still a larva you will want to use this Axolotl caresheet as they care for each is the same. After it morphs you will then want to use this Tiger Salamander caresheet for the continuation of its care.

EDIT: I'm such a spazz sometimes. I know you weren't asking for advice on care for it and I am not sure why I put that stuff there.

Nathan050793 · Jul 27, 2009

Greatwtehunter said:
EDIT: I'm such a spazz sometimes. I know you weren't asking for advice on care for it and I am not sure why I put that stuff there.

Better to be overly-helpful than not at all. I'll third the ID of Ambystoma larva.

animus ONE · Jul 27, 2009

thanks alot everyone its good to know i was looking in the right areas, i really would of hated to have to keep wondering if i was caring for the little guy the best way possible .the was a lot of helpfull info. but im still find myself guessing at what kind of Ambystoma im really lookin at.is there anyway i could narrow it down ?there is a little more sub species than i expected. lol

animus ONE · Jul 27, 2009

not sure if this helps at all but here is a couple more pictures of this little guy. sorry abvout the quality of the photos.i guess i should invest in a better camera.huh?lol

Nathan · Jul 28, 2009

You may have to wait until he develops a pattern to get a more positive ID. Like Azhael said, he's something in the A. tigrinum complex; those flattened fingers are diagnostic. Care should be the same for any of those.

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