Are there any plants safe to use in a terrium tiger salamander setup?

[melanie]

Hello,
I have a huge lizard lounge with 3 salamanders. For now it just has potting soil and a water dish and a few hiding plastic tubes (for hamster cages) They love them. I want to put some plants that they can hide in and feel more at ease. They don't seem to mind now though. Thanks for any help.

 

[joan]

One plant I use in all of my setups is pothos ivy. You can also use grass (usually needs high light though), or just go outside and see what there is, and put that in your tank.

For hides in my terrestrial tanks, I take plastic cups and lay them on their side and bury them so only a little bit is sticking out, like a little cave.

 

[jennifer]

http://www.caudata.org/people/JM/plants.html
Pothos and wandering jew are so hardy they can tolerate the abuse they'll probably get from tigers. It's better to start with cuttings (rinsed well), so you don't get the chemicals from the potting soil they come with.

(Message edited by jennewt on November 16, 2005)

 

[melanie]

Thanks for the link, I will try and find some plants, and I love the patter and colors of the newt . LOL