Hibernation temperature?

[SnakeDancer]

Over the past year I've acquired a tiger salamander whom I'd like to hibernate over the Winter (one less mouth to feed, as I'll have plenty of new babies once my newts get going again). I was going to put her into the spare bedroom where my temperate snakes also hibernate, but the temperature only gets down to about 50 degrees F. From my reading that's apparently not low enough for tiger hibernation. So I thought to put her in the garage, though hopefully it won't get *too* cold there.

For those who have done it, what hibernation temperatures worked successfully for you? I don't have a mate for her, so I'm not looking to breed next year ... I just want to put her down for a comfortable Winter's nap.

 

[Mark]

Salamanders and newts do not hibernate. At low temperatures they become sluggish and inactive. Even at cool temperatures they can remain active and still feed, although less than normal. A frost free garage should be perfect (40 - 50F) for a winter cooling period but don't think of it as hibernation, just a slowing down.