Salamanders

Tiger Salamander Facts

The tiger salamander, ambystoma tigrinum, has many different looks throughout its range (sometimes being confused with the spotted salamander). They…

6 days ago

Keeping Amphibians as Pets

Amphibians were the first forms of life to successfully make the transition from water to land. Today they appear in…

5 months ago

Smoky Mountain Waterfall Hikes

The Smoky Mountains in North Carolina and Tennessee are a very popular destination for people either driving through or planning…

3 years ago

Making an Amphibian Terrarium

What is a terrarium? A terrarium is a small contained eco-system used to grow plants. Small amphibians can be added,…

3 years ago

How to Take Care of Your Fire Belly Newt

Fire belly newts are the salamanders that you see in some fish tanks at the pet store. They are all…

4 years ago

Spotted Salamander Facts

The spotted salamander, ambystoma maculatum, is rather large as far as salamanders go. They measure 7 inches (18 centimeters) long…

4 years ago

The Ultimate Terrarium: Creating a Self-sustaining Habitat for Tree Frogs and Fish

Creating a self-sustaining (or very nearly so) habitat for tree frogs and fish can be very time-consuming, but very rewarding…

4 years ago

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