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Salamanders and Newts

Popular as pets, salamanders and newts are amphibians that resemble lizards, but are actually very different. There are over 500 species of salamanders. Ask questions about their diet, habitat and behavior here.

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Is a salamander a arthropod?

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Asked by Wiki User

No, they are amphibians

How does a newt reproduce?

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Asked by Wiki User

just the same way we do, the male's penis is just hidden. i have a couple of fire belly newts myself, they will reproduce if you have a male and female, but it will be very hard to catch. they might just look stacked on top of eachother like they sometimes do. you have to watch carefully if you reall want to know.

What is the use of salamander?

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In ancient times, the salamander symbolized fire. It also has religious significance and stands for the flames of passion of the world that one transcends without stain. In this respect, it symbolized chastity, Christ, and the faithful.

How can you tell if a newt is male or female?

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No.

While most of their physical traits may seem identical, adult males will have a swollen cloaca while females will not. Often during breeding season, the male's cloaca will increase in size.

Adult females also tend to be a little larger than their male counterparts.

Do salamanders eat small fish?

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Yes! Never let your salamander near fish of any sort as they will be quickly devoured. The only safe fish to let near a salamander are piranha or sometimes larger sharks.

Does a firefly go through complete or incomplete metamorphosis?

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Fireflies are beetles, which have complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, and adult).

What is the habitat of a newt?

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All newts live in moist habitats to avoid dehydration. Some species are fully aquatic and cant survive for long out of the water.

The habitat for some newts are terrestrial meaning they need water but not as much of it. Some newts are semi-aquatic such as a California newt, They do better in water and on land. Some newts are fully aquatic and need to stay in water in order to survive.

Most newts you can find under logs, where it is wet and damp. So they prefer a more moist environment and enjoy plenty of hiding places. If you find a wild newt and are to keep it then be sure to have a tank before you even consider keeping it otherwise it will die.

What is the name of a juvenile newt?

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Juvenile of Newt is called an Eft

What is the name for a North American aquatic salamander beginning with an A?

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Axolotl Mud Puppy (sunday Express Cross-word 23A)

How long will a newt survive out of water?

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Asked by WorriedBeatrix

It deepens how much that it ate before you got it.

Is a salamander predator or prey?

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in reality a Chinook salmon is prey but in some cases it is the predator

Can salamanders live on sink water?

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They can if you leave the sink water outside for 24 hours.

Are mudpuppies edible?

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They hide themselves in vegetation and under rocks and logs, emerging at night to feed on whatever prey they can catch, including crayfish, worms, and snails.

Why are the California tiger salamanders endangered?

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Habitat Destruction is the primary reason for the decline in Tiger Salamander populations.

What happened to the tadpoles in your pond?

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Asked by Ambam

They are metamorphosed and became terrestrial or they were eaten bij insect larva, fish or other animals.

What kind of newt do you have?

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I have two newts that we got in a campground near our house. For some reason there were a bunch of them "out" that day. They were getting run over. I would like to know how to identify them so I can see exactly what they need. If we need to let them go, we want to do it soon way before hibernation time. Soooo, do you or anyone know where I can find out what kind they are? Then I can tell you what kind we have! Thanks.

Why is it important the blue spotted salamander be saved?

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Asked by Wiki User

Nothing. If the only info you can get on what is being done to protect the blue spotted salamander is through asking on Wiki answers,then no one cares, no one is going to do anything and they are going to die. Evolutions a b*, sorry.

Do fire salamanders really spit fire?

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Of course not. Fire salamanders were once thought to spit fire, but we only call them " Fire Salamanders" due to their colour.

Are salamanders lizards?

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Asked by Denis Block

Nope, salamanders aren’t lizards—surprisingly, they aren’t even reptiles. They’re amphibians.

It’s understandable to mistake the slender, long-tailed, little-legged creatures for lizards, but they’re actually closer relatives to frogs. Take a look at them—you can kind of see it! Like frogs and other amphibians, salamander babies have gills and live in the water, then move to moist land as adults. That’s because their adult skin absorbs water but also loses it, so they need constant replenishment.

Lizards (and all reptiles) don’t need to live on moist land. While some are comfortable in the water, they can never breathe it, and their scaly skin prevents water loss.

What is a newts preditors?

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Some of the predators of newts are reptiles, fish, and larger amphibians. Other predators of newts are birds, opossums, and shrews.

Does a salamander live on land?

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Yes.Frogs are amphibians and some live on land while others live in water