Hello, I have recently gotten four long-tailed salamanders and am still getting accustomed to their behavior. They all appear healthy, active at night, and eating everything in sight. But from what I've read from herping accounts is that these guys, while streamside salamanders, are most often found on land. Currently, I have a water dish with about an inch of water. Often I find a salamander or two just hanging out in the water, day or night. They mostly utilize the "land" area but I want to make sure conditions are not too dry or warm for them.
I mist the tank twice a day, once in the morning and again in the evening. I check the soil often to make sure it is damp but not sopping wet. And I don't let the temperature get above 69 degrees. Most often the temps 65-68.
So, in short, is it normal for these guys to soak or am I doing something wrong? If not, then I definitely will make them a bigger "water" area.
I mist the tank twice a day, once in the morning and again in the evening. I check the soil often to make sure it is damp but not sopping wet. And I don't let the temperature get above 69 degrees. Most often the temps 65-68.
So, in short, is it normal for these guys to soak or am I doing something wrong? If not, then I definitely will make them a bigger "water" area.