Dimidiata95
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I've decided to try keeping tiger salamanders since I've finally adopted out the last of my foster herps and want something new for myself(and that i get to pick out for once.) As it is i have experience with complex fish tanks, herps, aquatic frogs, and insects but never salamanders. So i got a few specific questions.
Feeding. I loathe crickets after having kept them for years and I know people use worms as a staple with sals. Where do you get your worms and what precautions do you take? I found super worms to be my favorite food insect to date but im not sure if their hard exoskeleton would be ok for the sals. I've also specifically raised them to pupae for an easier snack for a disabled gecko. I thought beetle pupae would be a good side source of variety since salamanders in the wild might come across them when eating?
Also with the worms, how do you keep them from burrowing into the soil? Or is it ok for a few live worms to be in the substrate?
Im having quite the time finding good soil. Is there any chains(walmart, lowes, etch) that carry a good brand ?
Finally, i keep finding mixed info on keeping multiple salamanders together. Most sources say they are solitary but can be kept in groups as long as they have space and are similar in size. My question is if it really is better off for them to just be alone. I have no interest in causing my pets stress for the sake of having more of them. My terrarium is 29 gals and i plan on doing 6-8" of soil.
Feeding. I loathe crickets after having kept them for years and I know people use worms as a staple with sals. Where do you get your worms and what precautions do you take? I found super worms to be my favorite food insect to date but im not sure if their hard exoskeleton would be ok for the sals. I've also specifically raised them to pupae for an easier snack for a disabled gecko. I thought beetle pupae would be a good side source of variety since salamanders in the wild might come across them when eating?
Also with the worms, how do you keep them from burrowing into the soil? Or is it ok for a few live worms to be in the substrate?
Im having quite the time finding good soil. Is there any chains(walmart, lowes, etch) that carry a good brand ?
Finally, i keep finding mixed info on keeping multiple salamanders together. Most sources say they are solitary but can be kept in groups as long as they have space and are similar in size. My question is if it really is better off for them to just be alone. I have no interest in causing my pets stress for the sake of having more of them. My terrarium is 29 gals and i plan on doing 6-8" of soil.