Nowicki418
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My dad found a small pair of newly metamorphosized tiger salamanders underneath a pool cover. Of course they can't stay there so its not like I can just put them back where they were found.
Many times when I find a salamander he/she seems to remain in the same general area. I also love watching these guys grow up as they start out completly black ( like these two are ) and then after the first year spots start comming in.
Anyway I got an idea, what if I set up a patch of habitat for them to grow up in. Something that can be easy to acess. This way I can watch them grow up without keeping them as pets. If this works it could be a great recomendation as an alternative to WC animals. Of course I just had this idea like 5 minutes ago so there are probably a lot of flaws I haven't realized yet.
So any ideas on how to create a small patch of salamander heaven. I want it to be designed so if these two die or move away new salamanders may show up to stay. The vernal pool is nearby, should I set this up close or farther from it?
Basic plan is to loosen up some dirt and lay down tarps/old carpeting. Then move over some logs from our wood pile. Any comments? Is this a good idea?
Many times when I find a salamander he/she seems to remain in the same general area. I also love watching these guys grow up as they start out completly black ( like these two are ) and then after the first year spots start comming in.
Anyway I got an idea, what if I set up a patch of habitat for them to grow up in. Something that can be easy to acess. This way I can watch them grow up without keeping them as pets. If this works it could be a great recomendation as an alternative to WC animals. Of course I just had this idea like 5 minutes ago so there are probably a lot of flaws I haven't realized yet.
So any ideas on how to create a small patch of salamander heaven. I want it to be designed so if these two die or move away new salamanders may show up to stay. The vernal pool is nearby, should I set this up close or farther from it?
Basic plan is to loosen up some dirt and lay down tarps/old carpeting. Then move over some logs from our wood pile. Any comments? Is this a good idea?