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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.
1,005 Questions
How big do fire bellied newts have to be to eat a guppy?
Not if you are smart and don't put them together. Amphibians poison the water for fish.
Why Chinese giant salamander is endangered?
The Chinese Giant Salamander is endangered becuase, we as Takers want everything to be like we want, and this is seen in Daniel Quinn's Ishmael. We hunt them for food, flesh and pets, therefor ruining there population.
What sort of fruit do newts eat?
Newts will eat about anything that salamanders will eat. Try earthworms, small crickets, and meal worms. Some aquatic newts may acclimate to shrimp pellets. Shredded frozen shrimp and fish might make a good staple for them. I suspect that live blood worms would be good for the smaller ones. Your local pet store may have a frozen food that they can recommend. Though a newt may eat frozen or dried food, occasional servings of live food are essential.
Which family do salamanders belong to?
'Salamanders' are a group of amphibians belonging to the Order Caudata. There are many different families in this order, all of which are considered Salamanders.
There are lots of terrestrial salamanders that would qualify as cousins to the Axolotl.
What type of salamander is a spotted salamander?
There are different types of spotted salamanders. Depending on the color there are many types. My personal favorite is the red spotted newt. Newts and salamanders are pretty much the same thing but newts live more in water. Salamanders also can live in the water but you will mostly find newts there. Different kinds of spotted newts/salamanders are: Black and yellow spotted, Blue spotted, and Red spotted salamanders/newts.
When do salamanders come out of the woods and head for bodies of water?
Salamanders, unlike lizards, require water and moisture for all aspects of their life cycle. If the amount of rain has left pools of water that will remain through the Summer, many will not have to seek the long trek to ponds, streams and lakes outside of their wooded areas. It is all a matter of procreation and food, as with all amphibians.
Why do newts to lay hundreds of eggs why only a small percentage of them become adult newts?
Some may be infertile - they'd never hatch anyway. Since the eggs are laid in water, many of them will be eaten by predators.
How big of a cage do you need for a salamander?
Assuming that you have a tiger salamandar (regular/common salamandar) You need a cage that will be big enough for dirt, A dish of water, plants, bark. Salamandars produce quite a bit of waste so you need to keep in mind that if you want a healthy salamandar then you will have to clean it frequently. There is no exact measurement I can give you, because It's your descision about your cage. I guess you can find a nice medium size and still keep in mind those things I stated.
Newts like frogs are hatched form transparent eggs laid in fresh water.
Newts metamorphose through three distinct developmental life stages: aquatic larva, terrestrial juvenile called an EFT, and adult Newt.
Adult newts have lizard-like bodies and may be either fully aquatic, living permanently in the water, or semi-aquatic, living terrestrially but returning to the water each year to breed.
Does a salamander need water to live?
Some salamanders are born in water and must stay there until their gills recede and their body becomes more adapted to land.
Other salamanders are born looking just like the adults just smaller. These ones are born on land, but must stay moist. Are you a noob bro??
How much does a salamander eat in 1 day?
stock there tank or cage with food until its out of food then re-stock, and feed them bugs, frogs/tadpoles, and worms.
My boyfriend has a California Brown Salamander that he has had for 25 yrs.
What are the cousins of the salamander?
Salamanders are amphibians, related to newts and frogs. Despite the similarity in appearamce salamanders are not closely related to lizards.
Is there such thing as a six legged salamander?
No. However, some amphibians regenerate their legs very well, and if they're damaged in a certain way they can accidentally regenerate extra limbs. This is sometimes done to sell them for more money. Don't buy these animals, the way they're made is animal abuse.
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Can fire salamanders live with hermit crabs?
No, they can't live together because they require different habitats.
Can a blue spotted salamander live in a fish tank full of water?
blue spotted salamanders are not a fully aquatic species. The blue spotted salamander is a mole salamander and is generally found under logs and damp leaves. They only return to the water to reproduce. I have my terrarium set up with an approximate 80/20 ratio of land to water.
Do they sting the answer is No. Alot of them are can hurt you though. But they dont sting well at least that is what my dad said. :D Your MOM
How many bones does a salamander have?
My blue dumpy tree frog has four in the front and five in the back so eighteen all together.
