Can A Salamander Regrow A Leg?

Arboreal Salamander Aneides lugubris on a brown leaf

Salamanders are small, quiet amphibians that have amazed people for centuries. The thing they are most famous for? They can regrow lost body parts. Most animals can’t do that. So you might wonder: can a salamander really regrow a leg? Yes, a salamander can regrow a leg after it has been lost. Salamanders are one … Read more

How Often Do Baby Salamanders Eat?

Blue-spotted salamander larva

Many people who keep salamanders as pets, or see them in the wild, often wonder how often baby salamanders need to eat. Feeding is very important for their growth and health. But it can be tricky to know how much and how often to feed them. Baby salamanders usually need to eat very often, sometimes … Read more

Do Baby Salamanders Have Legs?

California Newt Taricha torosa larva 2

Many people wonder if baby salamanders have legs when they hatch. You might see tiny amphibians in ponds or streams that look like small fish or tadpoles and ask the same thing. Yes, baby salamanders have legs much earlier in their life compared to other amphibians like frogs. How Do Salamanders Begin Life? Salamanders lay … Read more

How Do Salamanders Defend Themselves?

Eastern Newt Notophthalmus viridescens red eft on forest floor 1

Salamanders are soft-bodied, quiet animals that live in damp forests, near water, and hidden underground. They may look fragile and slow, but these animals are far from helpless. Salamanders protect themselves through poisonous skin secretions, camouflage, sudden movement, tail dropping, and bluffing that scares or confuses predators. These tricks help them escape from birds, snakes, … Read more

What To Do If You Find A Salamander

Spotted Salamander on a leaf

Salamanders are quiet, secretive amphibians that many people rarely see. But if you are lucky enough to find one, it’s natural to wonder how you should act. If you find a salamander, it’s best to watch it without disturbing its home, avoid handling unless necessary, and if moved, return it safely to a nearby moist … Read more

How To Repel Salamanders

Northern Slimy Salamander Plethodon glutinosus 1

Salamanders are quiet, secretive amphibians often found near cool, damp places. While many people enjoy seeing them outdoors, some homeowners want to keep salamanders away from yards, gardens, or houses. To deter salamanders without causing harm, it helps to understand their habits and needs. Salamanders prefer moist, shaded environments and seek shelter in places that … Read more

Where Do Salamanders Sleep?

Spotted Salamander Ambystoma maculatum on a dry log 1

Salamanders are quiet and secretive creatures that often go unnoticed. Their lives are shaped by the environments they live in, especially the places they choose for shelter and rest.  So where exactly do salamanders go when they need to rest? Salamanders sleep hidden under logs, rocks, leaf litter, or inside moist, sheltered spots that protect … Read more

How To Feed Salamanders

Blue-spotted salamander eating a worm

Feeding a salamander may seem simple at first, but there is more to it than just dropping insects into a tank. These quiet amphibians have specific needs, and meeting them takes attention, patience, and a little understanding of how salamanders find and eat their food in the wild. Salamanders eat live prey that moves and … Read more

How To Find Salamanders

Are yellow spotted salamanders poisonous, dogs or cats

Salamanders are quiet and secretive creatures that often go unnoticed by those who explore nature. They tend to stay hidden in cool, moist places that protect their delicate skin. Salamanders are most often found in moist, shaded environments like under logs, rocks, and leaf litter near ponds or streams, especially during cool, wet weather. Moist … Read more