Marbled Salamander Pet Care

Like other vertebrates salamanders can regenerate lost limbs and other body parts source.

Marbled salamander pet care.

Ambystoma opacum the basics. Spotted salamander ambystoma maculatum of all the salamanders available in the pet trade the spotted salamander is the least common. One of north america s handsomest amphibians the marbled salamander spends most of its life below ground and is often overlooked by pet keepers however captives soon give up their secretive ways and with proper care have reached age 15. Aquatic salamanders like the axolotl spend their whole lives in the water.

Salamanders prefer a moist damp habitat with ample places to hide. Housing the salamander s new house should mimic its habitat in the wild. Ask an associate about petco s selection of books on salamanders and newts and the variety of petco brand products available for the care and happiness of your new pet. Banded salamander scientific name.

All petco brand products carry a 100 money back guarantee. If you are not sure what your salamander prefers ask your pet shop or run an online search. In fact marbled salamanders spend so much time burrowed underground that they have been nicknamed mole salamanders 2.