Plethodon cinereus, eastern red back

Is this an eastern redback? Found it in my girlfriend's basement in water. Figured after research I could do it one better.







Little guy went right into the moss!
Humidity is in the 90s, temp in the 60s.

Ideal humidity?
Will be feeding live blackworms or earthworms as we already stock them for axolotls and pea puffers.

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It looks like that from the picture. Does it wiggle really really fast when you try to pick it up? THen it is for sure.

I would say that it is from what I can see. Not too sure on the other questions asked. I haven't kept one before. I would assume you would keep them similar to how one would for other lungless salamanders.

Yes, that is a red back.
They climb, so be sure to have a secure, tight lid on the enclosure.
They require tiny, live prey. Earthworms must be cut up very small. Blackworms and fruit flies will work too.

Katie, It is indeed a Eastern red-backed salamander, Plethodon cinereus. They are fairly easy to care for as long as temperatures are kept low and humidity high. I wouldn't let the temps get above 72-73 degrees. How big is the enclosure you have it in now? From what I can tell from the picture it is a Exo- Terra faunarium or similar critter keeper type tank. They are really good for keeping smaller species such as Plethodon. One of the most important things is to feed it very tiny invertebrates such as springtails, fruit flies, pin head crickets, black soldier fly larva, wax worms and buffalo worms. The flies, crickets and buffalo worms should be dusted with a high quality vitamin and calcium mix such as Repashy SuperVite and Calcium Plus. You can get the insects and vitamins from Josh's Frogs.com. (No affiliation just a happy customer!) There is also an excellent care sheet on Caudata Culture that should answer most questions that may pop up. Of course you can come back here and ask the good people on this forum! Good luck with your red-backed salamander! I've kept quite a few and love them. Josh