Tag: Salamanders

Several salamander species can live in water.  Aquatic salamanders are equipped with gills and live solely in the water.  Others are semi-aquatic, living on both the land and in …

Are Salamanders Reptiles? Salamanders are not reptiles. Salamanders are amphibians. Salamanders are found in many parts of the world and are often mistaken for reptiles. However, salamanders are actually …

Several salamander species can live in water.  Aquatic salamanders are equipped with gills and live solely in the water.  Others are semi-aquatic, living on both the land and in …

Are Salamanders Poisonous? Some salamanders are poisonous.  Salamanders have poison glands across the head, the back, and the tail that produce secretions.  In some species, these toxins act as …

What Do Salamanders Eat? What salamanders eat depends on whether they are terrestrial or aquatic. Terrestrial salamanders eat common insects such as moths, pill bugs, mosquitoes, fruit flies, bloodworms, …

Where Do Salamanders Live? Salamanders prefer to live in moist areas shaded from the sun, such as under logs, rocks, or fallen leaves.  They will choose areas where insects …