Information about Tiger Salamanders

Series Summary

In the swamps, ponds, and brooks of North America, a keen observer might notice a little creature swimming through the water. Though easily confused as a reptile, these amphibians have slender bodies, short legs, and long tails. While some people immediately think lizard at the sight of salamander, these animals are different from their reptile friends. Salamanders can regenerate lost limbs. Their moist skin draws them to wetter habitats like water or damp dirt. The salamander is very hardy as well. It is thought that the earliest known salamander dates back to 161 million years! While there are a variety of different sizes and colors of salamanders, one of the most common species is the tiger salamander.

Now at first glance, no one really thinks of adopting a salamander as a pet. Tradition tells us to get a dog, cat, or bird. However, if you are one of those creative souls that craves unordinary in your life, you may want to consider a pet salamander. Tiger Salamanders are great pets because of their rather large size and pleasant dispositions. And, who else do you know that has a pet salamander?

If this is something that peeks your curiosity, let Brian Kleinman show you how to care for a pet salamander. Brain teaches you everything you need to know about raising and breeding salamanders. He shows you how to build a comfortable enclosure for your salamander. Learn how to regulate the temperature for salamanders. Also, learn how to feed and breed these animals. Brain even gives you tips on buying your first salamander. So, if you’ve been thinking of expanding your pet collection, learn how to care for salamanders today!

Video Transcript

"If you're thinking about getting a pet salamander, this is probably your best choice. Tiger salamanders. They come in a lot of different varieties or a lot of different subspecies. They're a very large and easy to work with salamander. In this video, we're going to talk about the species, a little bit about their natural history and where they're found. Also, about where to purchase a tiger salamander. We're going to talk about their enclosure, also what temperatures you need to keep them out, if you need any decorations in there, and their sub straight, how to keep a healthy tiger salamander. Also, how to sex them if eventually one day you want to breed your tiger salamanders; how to breed them. Also, what to do with the eggs once the female has deposited them, care of the babies, and some interesting fun facts about this fascinating species."