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Salamanders are mostly known for eating worms, insects, and other small invertebrates. But some species grow surprisingly large and live in water full of small fish. This leads many people to ask a common question: do salamanders eat minnows? Yes, some salamanders eat minnows, especially if they live in water and are large enough to … Read more

Salamanders are quiet, secretive amphibians that move slowly and spend much of their time hidden in damp places. If you’ve ever watched one stalk its prey or sit motionless beneath a log, you might wonder how often it eats. This is a common question among salamander owners and people who observe them in the wild. … Read more

Salamanders and geckos are both small, exotic animals that many people keep as pets. Because they often live in similar environments and sometimes eat similar prey, it’s easy to assume they might be able to share food. But this leads to a common question: can salamanders eat gecko food? No, salamanders should not eat gecko … Read more

If you’ve ever watched a pond in spring, you’ve probably seen jelly-like clusters of frog eggs floating near the surface. With salamanders living in the same waters, it’s natural to wonder, do they eat those eggs? Yes, many salamanders do eat frog eggs, especially when food is scarce or if they’re easy to reach. Frog … Read more

Salamanders are secretive amphibians that spend much of their time hidden under logs, stones, or leaf litter. They are carnivores, meaning they eat other animals, usually insects and small invertebrates. Some people wonder if bees are ever on the menu. Yes, salamanders can eat bees, but it is not a common part of their diet. … Read more

If you keep pet salamanders, you’ve probably heard about pinkie mice as a feeder option. Pinkies are tiny, newborn mice without fur, often used as food for snakes, lizards, and some amphibians. But salamanders are different from many other pets. So, can they safely eat pinkie mice? And is it a good idea? Yes, some … Read more

Salamanders are quiet hunters with wide mouths and a taste for meat. Some are tiny and eat bugs. Others are surprisingly large and can gulp down bigger prey. So if you’ve seen a big salamander in the wild or at a pet store, you might wonder, could it eat a mouse? Yes, large salamanders can … Read more

Mosquitoes are known for their annoying bites, but before they start buzzing around, they begin life as tiny wiggling larvae in water. Since salamanders often live in ponds and streams, especially when they’re young, it makes sense to wonder, do they eat those larvae? Yes, many salamanders eat mosquito larvae, especially when they are still … Read more

Salamanders and leeches both like wet places. You’ll find them hiding under rocks, swimming through ponds, or buried in the mud. Since they sometimes live side by side, it’s natural to wonder,  do salamanders ever eat leeches? Yes, some salamanders will eat leeches if they’re small and easy to catch. Leeches aren’t a main part … Read more

Salamanders live in leafy forests, damp gardens, and even underwater streams. You’ll often see them sitting on leaves or hiding under them, especially after it rains. Since they’re surrounded by plants most of the time, it’s fair to wonder, do salamanders ever eat the leaves around them? No, salamanders do not eat leaves. They are … Read more