Category: Salamanders

Aspect Detail Scientific Name Ambystoma tigrinum Common Name Tiger Salamander Care Level Intermediate Lifespan 12-15 years in captivity Adult Size 6-13 inches Diet Insectivorous Origin North America Temperament Solitary Color Variations Yellow or gold stripes, spots, or blotches on a black base About the Tiger Salamander Widely distributed across North America, the Tiger Salamander is one of the continent’s most […]

Aspect Detail Scientific Name Ambystoma maculatum Common Name Spotted Salamander Care Level Intermediate Lifespan Up to 20 years in captivity Adult Size 6-9.5 inches Diet Insectivorous Origin Eastern United States Temperament Solitary, secretive Color Variations Black with yellow or orange spots About the Spotted Salamander Endemic to the eastern parts of the United States, the Spotted Salamander is a captivating […]