Is he / she about to die?

[howarddouglas]

I found a sallie in my in-laws swimming pool, it was near clorinated water and was sorta lifeless. He let me scoop him up without running away so after reading about them I knew he wasn’t doing well. I went out and bought a tank and all the proper things, tank, water dish (not too deep), food dish, jungle mix substrate, mister bottle, heat pad, spring water (or rain water) etc. I put pinheads in and he doesn’t seem to want them, so I went and bought him black worms. He didn’t want them either. He lets you get near him and he is lifeless basically. Is there anything I can do for him that I haven’t already tried. I knew nothing about sallie’s as of 2 days ago but I felt bad for him so I read up on them on the internet and learned bascis form there and on this site. I just want so opinions on what else to do for him/her? If he should die does it sound like I have all the basic and proper things to buy one and take care of him in my tank, I think I do? Where is a good place to buy them online? I live in Maryland. Thanks in advance.

 

[howarddouglas]

What am I doing wrong, I am registered and it says under my name in the post abouve unregistered? And I am logged in???

 

[shaun]

The fist thing you have to do is get rid of the heat pad! Try to keep him under 70 degrees, or lower if possible.

 

[kaysie]

Then, figure out what type of salamander you have. www.caudata.org/cc is a good place to start.

then try offering it chopped earthworms. if it doesnt eat, let it go.

 

[howard]

I have a tiger sallie

 

[kaysie]

feed it earthworms. if it doesnt eat, let it go outside before it gets really cold so it has a chance to find a place to stay for the winter

 

[jennifer]

Another thing to consider is that tiger sals are rather rare in Maryland. I know they are protected by law in Virginia. You might want to contact a local authority (like the Baltimore zoo), as it may be illegal to keep it.

Tiger sals are common (almost a "pest" species) in the West, and you can order them online.