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Hi,
I'm new here. I joined this forum to learn more about our 2 salamanders. We have one Spotted and one Tiger salamander. They each have their own 10 gallon tank. We also have a pond in our yard that attracts frogs and toads for up close viewing.
We live in North Central Illinois so our pond freezes in the winter.
My first question:
Do salamanders hibernate in captivity?
Any help would be appreciated
 
Hi and welcome to the forum! Salamanders technically brumate rather than hibernate. Brumation is state of cold-period dormancy or reduced activity in cold-blooded animals. Unless it is reasonably cold, they will not brumate and will maintain their typical activities.

As you are new here, you will want to check out these two articles from our Caudata Culture area...they may answer many questions you will have:

Caudata Culture Articles - Tiger Salamander 101

Caudata Culture Species Entry - Tiger salamander

Please feel free to post on the forum if you have questions.
 
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