Small Newt/Salamander recommendation

[Pyramid_Party]

Hello,


I need a recommendation on a small newt/salamander that is fairly cheap and easy to obtain. I will be keeping it in a "critter cage", that's roughly 8x5x5.

Also please advise me on what a typical set up might be. I know they need water and land (atleast the terrestrial ones do). I forgot to mention I want a terrestrial specimen.

A native species is preferable too, since I wont be using a heater. I am located in the US in southern CA. Thanks

 

[snakeguy101]

you could get a red eft, They stay small and you will be able to find plenty of info on them. try looking those up.

 

[Pyramid_Party]

Sorry, whats and eft?

 

[snakeguy101]

red eft, it is a type of salamander:
http://tiny.cc/jbyb2

 

[manlyfish]

Sorry, whats and eft?

 

[Pyramid_Party]

Cool, how big do these guys get? Could you guys also tell me what a typical set up would be like? Like what kind of substrate etc. And these guys can fit in an 8x5x5?

 

[snakeguy101]

there are a bunch of god care sheets out there. If you read a few and still have some questions, then let us know. Here is a good one to start you out:
http://www.adambouskila.com/2006/06/03/podcasts-of-interest/

 

[Pyramid_Party]

Where can I buy a red eft? And they can live fine in an 8x5x5 correct?

 

[snakefin]

Well...as a general note, small cages never do well. If you are expanding into reptiles and amphibians, your critter keeper might be better used as a rearing space for feeders.

 

[snakeguy101]

As long as you can provide a gradient of temps and humidity within that enclosure, it will work fine. Here is a link to one for sale. These guys are pretty reputable dealers so you should not have a problem with working with them but I would wait for the weather to cool down before you have a salamander shipped.
http://market.kingsnake.com/detail.php?cat=14&de=779535