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kieron · Jan 29, 2006

hiya all can anyone show me pics of there plastic box set ups for fire sals thanx

and would an under bed storage box work with air holes in the side thanx <img src="http://www.caudata.org/forum/clipart/win
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francesco · Jan 29, 2006

There's a layer of sand with pieces of bark that provide hiding places. I also put a small plastic dish so that the animals can wet themselves if it's too dry and I hope one day I'll find some larvae in it.
Hope it helps
Cheers

kieron · Jan 29, 2006

thank you how large is it

any one else

kieron · Feb 2, 2006

will this size viv be ok for a pair of fire salamanders

20" Plastic Box
LxWxH 20"x14 1/2"x6"

mike · Feb 4, 2006

Hi Kieron,

Yes, I think that size is adequate, but I would recommend that you keep them in a semi clinical set-up.
Here's an old thread that may be of use to you.
http://www.caudata.org/forum/messages/13/10925.html?1074768099

kieron · Feb 5, 2006

cool thanx for the link but what is a SEMI-clinic mean lol sorry

mike · Feb 5, 2006

What I meant was keep your Salamandra in a plastic box with damp paper towel on the base, and cork bark or plastic drainpipe for hides. With this simple set-up you can easily see what has been eaten, and when the substrate needs replacing.

kieron · Feb 5, 2006

o cool thank you

I just got confused as i thought that set-up was clinic soz

kieron · Mar 10, 2006

What other salamanders can be kept in a clinc set-up can mole sals or not i dont think there can not sure thanks for any help

lewis · Mar 13, 2006

Yeah they can be, I have just obtained some A. Opacum (Marbled) and A. Maculatum (Spotted) Sali's. They can be kept in a "clinical" setup, that Mike mentions. Its all on what you want really, simplicity or more work but a more eye-catching setup! I must admit, I have taken the harder route and I have finely broken up bark (not compost) as the substrate for my tanks, but I do only have a few setups so it is easy for me to maintain them all. Some of the people on this forum have many many many many tanks

so a clinical setup is a much easier way of caring for their Sali's. Hope this helps!

kamil · Mar 14, 2006

Hi all,

From the beginning until now I kept my newts and Salamanders on Earth with Moss, Bark, Rocks,... But now I'm changing all my setups to "the foam-system". First time I've seen this in Austria - now I tried it for my Salamanders and I have to admit - it is not the prettiest way of keeping my animals - but it seems to me as the easiest and most clean one. The "soil" is made of 3 - 5 cm foam. The hiding-places are made from foam-pieces. If it gets too dirty you can wash it in the shower or put it in the laundry (use water only - no chemicals!). I have recognized, that this is a popular way to keep Salamandra. I will also do this for my Triturus when they'll leave water.

Best Greetings,

Kamil

(Message edited by Kamil on March 14, 2006)

lewis · Mar 14, 2006

Good luck with the setup!

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