How to care for and feed Salamanders.

Found some basic tips on caring for and feeding Salamanders.

1.  Find an old fish tank to make a home for the salamander. A tank 2 feet by 1 foot will work, or it can be as large as 3 feet by 4 feet. It does not need to be watertight, but should not have any holes where the salamander can escape.

2.  Fill the tank with sand, approximately 4 inches deep.

3.  Dig a hole in the sand and put a fair size container in it. An old cake pan or bread loaf pan may work well for this.

4.  Level the container with the height of the sand.

5.  Fill the container with fresh water. Salamanders like damp, green, and dark areas so find a plant to put into the tank. As you add water to the container and water the plant, the runoff will keep the sand wet.

6.  Find some small rocks for shade and protection. Also, you can use fish tank accessories.

7.  Feed earthworms to your salamander. You may also feed them insects, tadpoles or slugs. Salamanders seem to be fond of earth worms, and it is an easy thing to feed to them.