Salamanders and Newts as Pets

A basic guide to caring for the Fire Salamander.

Meet this unique salamander and learn about some of its unusual characteristics as well as the basic care of pet axolotls.

An introduction to Chinese and Japanese fire bellied newts, and information on care and feeding.

A discussion of the dangers of the skin toxins of fire bellies newts and other newts.

How many fire bellied newts can I fit in a tank?

General information on providing an appropriate environment for salamanders and newts.

Tiger salamanders are large and strikingly beautiful salamanders that make rewarding pets. Find out about the basics of care, including housing and feeding in this article.

By Marc Staniszewski, a detailed and useful guide to the natural history and captive care of the this group of newts.

By Marc Staniszewski, a nice guide to a group of salamanders known as arboreal salamanders (including the green, clouded, black speckled, Santa Cruz salamanders, etc.).

Short care sheet with lots of terrific photos. On the Caudata Culture site.

Excellent information about axolotls combined with wonderful photos.

By Marc Staniszewski, a detailed and useful guide to the natural history and captive care of the this group of newts.

Gread guide to raising salamanders and newts in captivity. Articles, species profiles, FAQ and more.

By Marc Staniszewski, a detailed and very useful guide to the natural history and captive care of the Mandarin salamander.

By Marc Staniszewski, a guide to the natural history and captive care of the Monterey salamander.

On the Caudata Culture site, a thorough discussion (with good photos) about dealing with newt eggs.

Excellent care sheet covering the basics of salamander/newt care and husbandry.

Excellent information on slender salamanders, including information on their natural habitats and care in captivity.  By Marc Staniszewski.

A care sheet for the pet alpine newt.