Salamanders are small, soft-bodied creatures that live in wet places like ponds, forests, and streams. Because they live in the same areas where people often fish, you might wonder if they could be used as bait. They’re about the right size, and they move in a way that might attract fish. Technically, salamanders can be … Read more

Salamanders are small, gentle creatures that often attract interest from people who love quiet, low-maintenance pets. If you’ve seen one in a pet store or online, you might wonder if it’s something you can legally and safely buy, and if so, where you should get it from. Yes, you can buy salamanders, but only certain … Read more

Salamanders are fascinating little creatures that often capture our curiosity when we find them in the wild. But before you decide to bring a wild salamander home, it’s important to know whether it’s a good idea and what the legal and ethical considerations are. In most cases, you should not keep wild salamanders as pets. … Read more

If you’ve ever found a salamander hiding under a log or near a stream, you might want to pick it up for a closer look. These small animals move slowly and often don’t seem afraid. But before you reach out, it’s good to ask yourself, is it safe? I Yes, you can pick up salamanders, … Read more

If you’ve ever watched a salamander sitting still in its enclosure or spotted one moving quietly through the wild, you might notice it suddenly open its mouth wide. For a second or two, it might look just like a yawn. Salamanders don’t yawn the way people or dogs do. They don’t open their mouths because … Read more

When you look closely at a salamander, especially one that spends time on land, you might notice its small feet and tiny toes. They may look like they should have claws or nails, especially since many animals that walk or dig do. But when it comes to salamanders, things are a little different. No, salamanders … Read more

Salamanders are often confused with lizards, especially when you see their long bodies, small legs, and smooth, shiny skin. But even though they look a bit like reptiles at first glance, salamanders are actually amphibians. And that makes a big difference when it comes to what covers their bodies. No, salamanders do not have scales. … Read more

If you’ve ever seen a salamander in the wild or kept one as a pet, you might already know that they’re not like most animals. But one of the most surprising things about salamanders is their ability to regrow lost body parts. Yes, salamanders can grow their limbs back. If they lose a leg, tail, … Read more

Salamanders are small, quiet animals that live in wet, cool places like under rocks or logs after it rains. They look gentle and harmless. But can salamanders get cancer? Yes, salamanders can get cancer, just like other animals. But it doesn’t happen very often, and researchers are still trying to understand why. In fact, some … Read more

Salamanders are quiet, secretive animals that live in damp places like forests, wetlands, and under rocks. Most people don’t think of them as food. But in some parts of the world, or in survival stories, you might hear about people eating them. That might make you wonder, what actually happens if someone eats a salamander? … Read more