What kind of salamander?

[michaelaf]

Got this axolotls from PETCO. Within 3 days he lost his gills and I've learned He's a salamander. Any idea what kind? Thanks

 

[jbherpin]

I'd imagine it is a Tiger Sal. Are there any markings/coloration you can see? Sorry the pic is upside down making it difficult to get a good look...

JBear

 

[michaelaf]

Sorry my tablets kinda awful for pictures, hes mostly plain but has some circle looking lines idk if these pictures help

 

[Asevernnnn]

It is definitely Ambystoma sp., and I agree with it being a tiger salamander, I have heard about PetCo selling off larval tiger salamanders as axolotls before, but here are some care sheets to get you started:
Caudata Culture Articles - Tiger Salamander 101
Caudata Culture Species Entry - Tiger salamander

 

[jbherpin]

Sorry my tablets kinda awful for pictures, hes mostly plain but has some circle looking lines idk if these pictures help

I would get it out of the water. Feed it earthworms. It would help to know approximate size.

JBear

 

[michaelaf]

About 5 inches long. Guessing since hes hiding

 

[michaelaf]

Its already 12 here tonight i will switch him in the morning to subsrate.. how much water does he need? Should i do a bowl big enough to swim in? Or a small shallow bowl?

 

[michaelaf]

This is the bowl we was thinking of using.. with river rocks inside and substrate pilled up the outside so easy entrance\exit