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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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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.

What do newts turn into?

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.

What age do salamanders die?

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.

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.

Can a salamander hurt you?

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.

What is the body covering of a newt?

As they are amphibians, newts have soft, moist skin as a body covering.

Are salamanders friendly?

yes they are.well in most cases that is.most of them are shy and most likely afraid of you.

Are Salamanders warmblooded?

Salamanders are cold-blooded, not warm-blooded. Salamanders are amphibians, and all amphibians are cold-blooded. no. they take on the temperature of the environment. salamanders need a heat source like a light when in captivity.

Are slender salamanders poisonous?

depends, if u handle it allot, u will get a wierd rash but if u just like hndle it atleast 1 every 2 or 3 days u should be fine nd the salamander... :)

What is a group of newts called?

Baby newts are called eft. A newt is an aquatic amphibian of the Salamander family but it is not all aquatic salamanders are considered to be newts.

When did the eastern tiger salamander become endangered?

this isn't my question but ill answer it anyway it became endangered on June 24, 2004

How do you tell a blue spotted salamanders gender?

The Place in front of the but well the place

In front of the but will be bigger and not sucked in as much as the girls/female so if the place in front will be bigger if it's a boy/male

Are salamanders poisness?

Newts and Salamanders make produce toxins that surface from their skins, but these toxins won't harm people. They main use is to produce a nasty taste in any would-be predator's mouth that will trigger them to release the Salamander/Newt. Still, one should always wash hands well after handling Salamanders/Newts and avoid touching mouth, nose, or eyes until hands are clean.

What does a salamander eat in the wild?

They generally don't eat for up to two months at a time but then gorge themselves on a gelatin substance known as El Tequito