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Tiger Salamander
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Tiger Salamander

Place of Origin and Range The Tiger salamander is a North American species of mole salamander.
Description Adults are usually blotchy with grey, green, or black, and have large, lidded eyes. They have short snouts, thick necks, sturdy legs, and long tails.
Adult Size Can grow up to 10 in (25 cm)
Accommodation These salamanders will do just find in several inches of regularly rinsed sphagnum moss. Be sure to keep a regular temperate habitat. Don't let it get cool and damp. Warm and humid is the goal. Keep a small dish of fresh water in there at all times. Change daily. Tiger salamanders are popular as pets. A 20 US gallon aquarium is used to house this species. Non-chemical treated topsoil is a recommended substrate, usually 4-5 inches deep, as these salamanders love to burrow. Coco fibre is also a safe alternative.
Lifespan Can live up to 20 years
Feeding / Diet Their diets consist largely of small insects and worms, though it is not rare for an adult to consume small frogs and baby mice.
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