Caudata Culture Species Entry - Plethodon glutinosus complex In addition, if breeding of the slimy salamanders is intended, then housing slimy salamanders with Jordan's salamanders (Plethodon jordani), Tellico salamander (Plethodon aureolus), and Cumberland Plateau Salamander (Plethodon kentucki) is contraindicated, as these species may potentially hybridize with slimy salamanders (Petranka, 1998)
Caudata Culture Species Entry - Salamandra Description Fire Salamanders are a complex of species and subspecies, many of which have yet to be fully described The Alpine Salamanders and their subspecies are better defined and, currently, are fewer in number Current thinking (Steinfartz et al 2000) indicates the following full species: Salamandra algira (African Fire Salamander), S salamandra (European Fire Salamanders), S corsica
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Caudata Culture Articles - Tiger Salamander 101 Species: Tiger salamanders (Ambystoma tigrinum and Ambystoma mavortium) Natural range: Found throughout much of the USA, southern Canada and eastern Mexico Size: 6 - 13 inches snout to tail length as adults Life span: If properly cared for and in good health, tiger salamanders can live 15 - 20 years in captivity
Caudata Culture - Frequently Asked Questions Most newts and salamanders are fairly hardy, given cool temperatures, clean habitat, and good food The most commonly-available salamanders are tiger salamanders (Ambystoma mavortium) and fire salamanders (Salamandra salamandra) Both are fairly hardy, but keeping them too warm or in the wrong habitat can result in sickness or death
Caudata Culture Species Entry - Tiger salamander Description Tiger salamanders are a complex of species and subspecies that include Ambystoma mavortium, Ambystoma tigrinum and others Some of the species subspecies of tiger salamander are: Eastern tiger salamander (Ambystoma tigrinum) The eastern tiger salamander is typified by yellow to olive spots or blotches on a brown to black background The spotting can be highly variable depending on
Caudata Culture Articles - Raising Newts and Salamanders from Eggs Raising Newt and Salamander Eggs By Jennifer Macke The following article is based on my experiences raising newts and salamanders from eggs These instructions may not apply perfectly to every species, but should be helpful for raising most types Raising newts and salamanders from eggs is challenging, but also very rewarding You will need the following: some extra time in your schedule for
Caudata Culture Species Entry - Plethodon cinereus serratus Description Northern redback salamanders, Plethodon cinereus, are small (6 5-12 5 cm 2 5 - 4 5 inches), slender woodland salamanders that have two distinct color morphs The first color morph is the variation from which this species gets its common name It is characterized by being dark brown to black in ground coloration with a red, orange, or tan dorsal stripe with straight edges
Caudata Culture Species Entry - Eurycea - Two-lined and Junaluska Description: Two-lined salamanders are a closely related complex of small (up to 12 cm in length), slender salamanders that occur in the eastern half of North America Currently there are three recognized species, but there is still debate over how many species should be recognized There is a yet-to-be-described species from the Carolinas, and Eurycea aquatica is still officially recognized