VentureBro
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My house temperatures float around 78-80F. I thought it would be a good idea to purchase a Salamander native to my area because it should take the temperatures better than a non-native Salamander.
From my research, barred Tiger Salamanders can apparently take higher temperatures better than other species.
http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/Care-Sheets/Frogs-Amphibians/Tiger-Salamander-Care-Sheet/
"Tiger salamanders tolerate a wide range of temperatures. They will be active and eager to eat when kept at 50 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Races that originate from regions of the country of more extreme temperature variations, such as the barred tiger group, will tolerate daily temperatures well into the 80s. The more heat-sensitive races, such as eastern tigers from the northeastern part of the U.S., will suffer heat stress if subjected to temperatures above 80 degrees for long, and supplemental heating should be unnecessary for any race of tiger."
This Salamander is coming from a Texas seller. I want to know if keeping this Salamander at 78 degrees will be okay.
I purchased a fan to put on top of my cage. I plan on blowing it straight at the water bath as I heard evaporation cooling can lower a terrarium's temperature by 2-4 degrees F.
TL;DR: Anyone have a Barred Salamander? Can they tolerate higher temperatures seeing that they come from states that are warmer in climate?
From my research, barred Tiger Salamanders can apparently take higher temperatures better than other species.
http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/Care-Sheets/Frogs-Amphibians/Tiger-Salamander-Care-Sheet/
"Tiger salamanders tolerate a wide range of temperatures. They will be active and eager to eat when kept at 50 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Races that originate from regions of the country of more extreme temperature variations, such as the barred tiger group, will tolerate daily temperatures well into the 80s. The more heat-sensitive races, such as eastern tigers from the northeastern part of the U.S., will suffer heat stress if subjected to temperatures above 80 degrees for long, and supplemental heating should be unnecessary for any race of tiger."
This Salamander is coming from a Texas seller. I want to know if keeping this Salamander at 78 degrees will be okay.
I purchased a fan to put on top of my cage. I plan on blowing it straight at the water bath as I heard evaporation cooling can lower a terrarium's temperature by 2-4 degrees F.
TL;DR: Anyone have a Barred Salamander? Can they tolerate higher temperatures seeing that they come from states that are warmer in climate?