Eurycea l. longicauda setup

[ryno71]

I was wondering what type of setup (terrestrial or 50/50) is best for long tailed salamanders? I've heard of both, however in the wild I always find long tailed sals on the forest floor under logs, leaves, etc...far from a water source. Thanks in advance

 

[Logan]

I would say I usually find them near or in the shallows of standing water. Usually at the base of a limestone cliff or rubble pile. Southern Illinois is full of them and really thats the only place I find them. I have found a few under logs but always near or within sight of standing water. I also usually find them along side lucifuga.

Herping in Illinois - Logan's Biome

Herping in Illinois - Logan's Biome

here are pictures on my website of two places I usually find them by the dozens. The second picture they are usually in the soggy area near the mouth of that "cave".

 

[ozarkhellbender]

I would say 50/50 land/water area with a lot of limestone rock work. Here in southwestern Missouri, we have Eurycea longicauda melanopleura and I find them in limestone caves and under houses around water pipes where a lot of condensation collects. They like it damp and dark.