Fire salamander questions

[Will0W783]

[Deva]

Originally Posted by Will0W783

Ok, I've got her set up in a large Critter Keeper with two large water dishes, one on either end and cypress mulch built up in between and around them. She also has sphagnum moss and fake leaves in the enclosure. I tossed in some crickets and she's happily chasing them around right now.

The room she is now in ranges from 65-73F, depending on the sunlight. There's no heat on her, so hopefully she is healthier and happier now.

That sounds good! She's off to a great start. Please, no direct sun, no heat, keep as close to the 65-69 range as possible. I have live plants, so must have a plant light, but I chose a type doesn't put out much heat.

[poison123]

Pothos does very well in low light.

[Will0W783]

I am using fake plants so I don't have to put light on her. I placed her in an area that doesn't get too much sunlight. I don't have any heat on her; it is the coolest room in my house so whatever the room temperature is, she will be at. It seems to range between 65-72F.

I'm hoping she does well now, and can have her babies in comfort. I've never seen baby salamanders so this should be an interesting experience for me. I might get a male salamander at some point, but for now I'm just enjoying this one.

For others that keep them, do you guys handle them at all?

[Deva]

I don't like to handle mine. Sometimes I need to dig them out if I haven't seen them in awhile to make sure they are OK. Unless they are finding food, I usually don't see them. I have two of them, but don't know what sex they are. They seem to like to be together. I think they are too small to be fully adult yet.

[Will0W783]

Ok, I don't plan to handle it very often.