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Do salamanders live in families?
Habitat. Salamanders live all over the world, but the United States has the largest number of different salamander families, according to the University of Michigan’s Animal Diversity Web (ADW). All recognized families, except for Hynobiidae (Asiatic salamanders) are found in the United States.
Can salamanders live together?
Housing males and females, or just males, together is not a problem. These salamanders aren’t territorial, and they rarely interact except when competing for food.
Do salamanders like to be alone?
You may find some people who say they do enjoy being kept in groups, and although it is certainly possible, with no negative effects (in the case of S. salamandra), it is absolutely NOT necessary. Your salamander will live a happy life wether it is alone or not.
Are salamanders solitary?
Salamanders also have the ability to grow back their tail. Salamanders are solitary creatures except when it’s mating season. These amphibians, especially the small ones, like to stay hidden.
What family do salamanders belong to?
Salamandridae
salamander, (order Caudata), any member of a group of about 740 species of amphibians that have tails and that constitute the order Caudata. The order comprises 10 families, among which are newts and salamanders proper (family Salamandridae) as well as hellbenders, mud puppies, and lungless salamanders.
Do salamanders bite?
Yes, salamanders can bite, though they rarely do, as they are very shy and tend to avoid confrontation. In most cases, the amphibian will only bite if it mistakes your hand for food. While their small teeth rarely penetrate the skin, make sure to clean the wound immediately and monitor for signs of an infection.
What class do salamanders belong to?
Amphibian
Salamanders/Class
What order do salamanders belong to?
order Caudata
Salamander, (order Caudata), any member of a group of about 740 species of amphibians that have tails and that constitute the order Caudata. The order comprises 10 families, among which are newts and salamanders proper (family Salamandridae) as well as hellbenders, mud puppies, and lungless salamanders.