blue spotted salamander questions

[reptile boi]

Hey,

I was wondering if anyone here kept blue spotted salamanders? If anyone here does, what do u gise feed urs? I tried offering mine some live earthworms last night, but they wouldnt take it any tips or pointers?






Thanks,
Ben

[sevenofthorns]

If they're wild caught it could take them quite some time to eat from your hand, but once they're tame they're quite the eager feeders. Worm peices on a paper clip work really well.

However, your location in Ottawa means you should not have blue spotted salamanders without a permit (or if you're only keeping one for personal education). I would consider releasing them where you found them, especially if they're not eating.

[JonD]

When I was younger I had a Blue Spotted for quite a while. I fed it tubifex worms and it seemed to do quite well.

[reptile boi]

Jon,

Did u keep them in a tank with water or dirt?



Thanks,
Ben

[sevenofthorns]

Hey Ben,

Did you get them to eat before you released them?

Rob