valia
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Hi, I am looking for advice as a new salamander owner. I've had him for a couple weeks now, and just upgraded him to a 5.5 gallon rectangular terrarium from a smaller tank. He's really small, so I think he's still a baby. What kinds of things should I put in there for him and what should I feed him? I got some Zoo Med Creatures Soil from the pet store, as well as a hermit crab "pool" I'm using for his water dish. I don't put a lot of water in it, though, as he's not a good swimmer. I've been feeding him dried flies from the pet store, but he doesn't seem to be eating them, so I've also been giving him small live earthworms. He seems to hide behind a rock most of the day, and only comes out briefly to splash in his water or climb up the tank walls. I'd also like to identify what species he is, if possible. I think he's an Atlantic Coast Slimy Salamander, and I hope I am right, as I read they can live up to twenty years! I've attached some pictures of him in his old tank so you can help me try to identify him.
Thank you!
Thank you!