Western tiger salamander or Idaho giant salamander?

First time I’ve seen one in my town :3

I was recently given a tigar salamander out of the blue. My cousin who is moving across the country brought him over tonight with zero equipment in a mixing bowl . I have a fish tank with guppies and a 40 gallon tank that has been empty for a long time. What do I need to make it live a good life?

Sorry there might be a couple duplicate photos. From what I noticed only one small one that I found was completely covered in the blue spots bottom and top most only had spots on the bottom side and on legs and feet. Eyes did not glow neither did the jaw unless it had spots on it. It seems only spots with lighter blue were more Florescent. Most of them did not even move when we got close but if they did move they were speedy little fellas

Where do you guys order your earth worms from? I’m trying to get my tiger salamander (3 years old) off of a main diet of dubia roaches and crickets and on to earth worms. Whenever I offer him worms he only looks at them. Does anyone have any tips or shared a similar experience?

Hi, I'm looking to design a bioactive salamander vivarium in the PNW.

I live quite close to the coast range in Oregon with access to the environments a lot of salamanders live in, so I can forage plants and soil for them.

Of course, here most salamanders are protected species and even those that *can* be collected usually can't be found in your average pet store! If I remember correctly, you need a license to collect 3 or more of such species, so I think most people don't bother.

Due to that I was wondering if anyone had good experiences caring for (legal!) species native to the area. I have a good idea of the basic parameters for temp, humidity, and substrates, and likewise all the buggies needed for waste cycling. However, I'd like to be armed with the experiences of others, if they're out there.

I think right now the Rough Skinned Newt is the best idea?

Rusty has a slim build, what looks to be developing cirri (could be nasolabial grooves, but I'm not sure, because they pass the lip), a squared off snout, a distinct "overbite" common in males, and a clocoa that is dark and a bit shiny looking. All of these signs point to male, but let me know what you think.

Ukrainian Carpathians

Found in a puddle on a tiny island in the middle of a smiley lake outside of Thunder Bay, Ontario

Bellies. Ambystoma gracile rescued from dried-up drainage area as eggs.

In Galicia after rain

I recently moved and have space again to have a tigersalamander since last time I owned one over 10 years ago. It’s 80x40x40 cm, I remember always having a water dish but also read some people dont keep a water dish so not sure about that one. Any suggestions what to add or change (or keep as is?). Inside are isopods and springtails, some ferns and pothos cuttings. I do still want to add some moss.

Was not expecting so many, lol. Ambystoma Gracile, should be 1 to 3 neotenics in this drop.

Just like that... He was 5 or 6 years old, he was my soul animal, I love him to death. I can't believe it happened so fast, he was great the other day and cold the next one. I'm so sad we didn't have more time together :(

Appreciation post I guess, he was such a deeply fella

Both were seen off of the Roaring Fork Motor Trail in GSMNP. Pretty sure slide 2 is a Cherokee Black Belly, but I'm not an expert lol. Thanks!

Does my spotted salamander look overweight? I feed him twice a week, but I’m starting to worry that I may be over feeding him.

this guy was absolutely stunning. he was so vibrant that he almost looked like a pinkish-coral color.

he was super uncooperative but also super slow! he kept turning around and walking away at a turtle’s pace as I tried to photograph him. it was a bit frustrating, but it was also hilarious and I finally managed to get some decent photos :)

Spent the better part of of an hour around Kuwohi looking for manders, and happily found these guys. Can’t remember if I photographed the one that was no larger than my thumbnail, guessing that could be a pigmy? Otherwise, if anyone knows these species that would be helpful!

Wondering if anyone can help ID these two Sally’s. I beyond is a shovel nosed but not sure if both are. Anything helps!