How Do Salamanders Breathe?

How do Salamanders breathe?

Salamanders are amphibians, which means they live part of their lives in water, and part on land. But have you ever wondered how salamanders breathe in each of these unique environments? Salamanders breathe either through their gills, lungs, or skin and thin membranes in their mouth and throat. Most salamanders start their lives with gills … Read more

Are Salamanders Poisonous to Humans, Dogs, or Cats?

Are Salamanders poisonous?

When most people see their first salamander, they call it a lizard. However, on closer examination, most notice that these creatures are nothing like Lizards. They have smooth, moist skin, much like frogs. This is because salamanders are amphibians closer to frogs than they are to lizards. Like most amphibians, salamanders produce poisonous secretions as … Read more

How Long Do Salamanders Live? (Lifespan of 29 Salamanders

How long do salamanders live?

Bigger animals tend to live longer smaller animals (not always). Think about it- humans live longer than dogs, which live longer than rats, which live longer than bugs. However, when it comes to salamanders, this isn’t the case. Many salamander species have lifespans that far exceed those of much larger animals. Depending on the species, salamanders live … Read more

What Do Tiger Salamanders Eat?

What do tiger salamanders eat

Tiger salamanders are a popular pet due to their tame and non-aggressive nature. Like most salamanders, they are obligate carnivores, which means they eat prey instead of plants or vegetation. Tiger salamanders are opportunistic predators that will eat almost any prey they can fit into their mouths. Snails, slugs, earthworms, spiders, and insects make up … Read more

Everything to Know about Spotted Salamander Eggs

Spotted Salamander Eggs

Like most salamanders, spotted salamanders (sometimes called yellow-spotted salamanders) reproduce by laying eggs. These eggs are laid in the water and attached to twigs, grass, or other vegetation just slightly below the surface of the water. Many spotted salamanders may lay eggs in the same place, so it is common to find dozens of egg … Read more

What Spotted Salamanders Do and Don’t Eat – Ultimate Guide

What do yellow spotted salamanders eat

Spotted salamanders are colorful amphibians found in parts of the eastern United States and Canada. These salamanders are easily identifiable by their bluish-black skin, and the beautiful yellow spots extending from their head to tail. But what do spotted salamanders eat? Spotted salamanders are opportunistic carnivores that will eat almost any prey that can fit … Read more

Are Spotted Salamanders Poisonous to Humans or Pets?

Are yellow spotted salamanders poisonous to humans or pets

Spotted Salamanders (Ambystoma maculatum), also called yellow-spotted salamanders, are secretive amphibians found throughout much of the eastern United States and Canada. These salamanders are occasionally sold as pets but are somewhat rare because they are protected in large portions of their natural range. Like many amphibians, Spotted salamanders produce poisonous skin secretions that make them taste … Read more