Larvae Growth Timeline

[Nioa]

I recently bought two S. salamandra larvae and I'm havinga bit of trouble identifying which is closer to metamorphosis. It's hard to see any changes considering I see them everyday, so I'll be posting weekly updates (or bi-weekly) here for myself and anyone else interested. I would also appreciate if someone could give me some advice on raising these guys, as this is the first time I've cared for larvae.

Week 6
These guys are already about six weeks so we'll start from here. (Note: this is not the container that they're kept in)

One of them is noticeably smaller, yet darker than the other. The other has gradually grown larger (fatter) but doesn't seem to be turning dark yet.

 

[SludgeMunkey]

They have got a ways to go.

Caudata Culture Species Entry - Salamandra salamandra - Fire Salamander

 

[Nioa]

Oh do they? Huh, well that should make for a more interesting timeline then! I'm a bit too eager to see them morph though.

 

[Stupot1610]

They've probably got a couple of weeks before they morph. Mine morphed between five and seven weeks, the smallest morphed first. The key is keeping them cool and dark, always less than 15c.

 

[Nioa]

That's not long at all then! Thanks for the information.