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Getting a pair of tigers.

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CodyR

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Hello everyone, im new to this forum, but not new to keeping newts. i currently have a a 5 fire belly newts and a few reptiles. in the next month or two i will be getting my hands on a pair of tiger salamanders, ive read up on a few care sheets, and i was just wondering if you guys had any tips on how to care for these guys?
 
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Tiger salamander climb. A lot. I had no idea going in, so I put in a fake tree for decoration. My little guy climbed all the way up it, and was about halfway out of the tank when I saw what was happening. All I can say is that it's really good I was in the room when it happened. They're much too heavy to climb up glass, but if you have anything that they can get up, make sure you have a lid on the tank.

Good luck with your salamanders! They're pretty amazing pets, I have to say.
 
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himynameiszck said:
They're much too heavy to climb up glass, but if you have anything that they can get up, make sure you have a lid on the tank.
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While this is true, regardless of whether or not you include objects that could be climbed on, a lid is still a necessity. Salamanders are escape artists, and even though Tigers are large, you never know what may happen. Best to be safe than sorry.

I have to say, pretty much everything you'll need to know about housing Tigers can be found on the Caudata Culture care-sheet.
 
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And as someone new to the forum who may yet not know how to navigate this site, here is the link to the caresheet Nathan referenced:

Caudata Culture Species Entry - Tiger salamander

I've seen many poor quality caresheets on the web that either lack information or contain misinformation...the one cited here is the one you will want to follow.

If you have any specific questions after reviewing this information, please feel free to ask here.
 
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I would agree with Nathan about getting a lid. I don't know if a Tiger Salamander would be capable of this, but I've seen my A. Gracile stand up on her tail in order to get higher up the sides of her tank!
 
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