Dragonflies are large, fast-flying insects commonly seen near ponds, lakes, and streams, the same habitats many salamanders call home. Their long bodies and strong wings might make you wonder if salamanders can catch and eat them. The short answer is yes, but rarely. Salamanders do eat dragonflies, especially the young, slow, or injured ones. However, … Read more
Dubia roaches are one of the most popular feeder insects used for reptiles and amphibians in captivity. They are clean, quiet, easy to breed, and packed with nutrients. But if you have a salamander, you might ask: can salamanders eat Dubia roaches? The short answer is yes. Salamanders can eat Dubia roaches, but only if … Read more
Mealworms are one of the most popular feeder insects used by pet owners. You’ll find them in almost every pet store, sometimes alive, crawling in a box, and sometimes dried and packaged. So can salamanders eat dried mealworms? The short answer is no at least, not in a healthy or practical way. While a salamander … Read more
Centipedes are long, many-legged creatures that move fast and like dark, damp places. They crawl under rocks, leaves, and logs. That’s also where salamanders live. These two animals often cross paths in the wild. But if you’ve ever seen a centipede scurry past, you might wonder if a salamander would eat one. The short answer … Read more
Crayfish are small, freshwater animals that live in ponds, lakes, and streams. They have hard shells, small claws, and quick movements. You might see them hiding under rocks or scuttling across the bottom of a creek. Salamanders live in many of these same places. Some salamanders do eat crayfish. But it depends on the size … Read more
Caterpillars are soft, slow-moving insects that crawl across leaves, bark, and garden stems. They are the larval stage of butterflies and moths, and they come in many shapes, colors, and sizes. Do salamanders eat caterpillars? The short answer is yes. Salamanders do eat caterpillars. These soft-bodied insects are slow, moist, and easy to catch, which … Read more
Cockroaches are insects that you find almost everywhere around the world. Some people think of them as pests, while others use certain cockroach species as feeder insects for their pets. If you’re wondering whether salamanders eat cockroaches, it’s a fair question. The short answer is yes. Salamanders do eat cockroaches if they can catch them. … Read more
Chocolate is a favorite treat for many people. It tastes sweet and rich, and it’s often shared during holidays or special occasions. But when it comes to salamanders, or most pets for that matter, chocolate is very different. You might wonder, can salamanders safely eat chocolate? The quick answer is no. Salamanders should never eat … Read more
Chicken is a very common food that many people enjoy every day. It is full of protein, easy to cook, and feels like a safe choice when feeding yourself or your family. So it is natural to wonder, can you feed chicken to your salamander? No, salamanders should not eat chicken. Their digestive systems are … Read more
If you’ve seen both frogs and salamanders in the wild, you might wonder how they’re related. They both lay eggs in water, both have larval stages with gills, and both are amphibians. So a natural question comes up: do salamanders turn into frogs? Salamanders do not turn into frogs. They are two separate kinds of … Read more