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Spotted salamander behavior question

Dyallo

Dyallo

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I just received a spotted salamander and I had a general question about behavior.
All of the care instructions seem to suggest they love to hide during the day. My little guy appears to like to be out in the middle of everything during the day.
Is this regular behavior, a personality quirk, or something to be concerned about?
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I’ve attached a picture of the little guy here.
 
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If you just got this salamander, it probably does not "know" where to hide. Once it figures out where to go you won't see anymore (unless you are looking after all the lights are out). Most terrestrial mole salamanders live in holes nearly year round and they rarely leave those holes.
 
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