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Eurycea longicauda longicauda |
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Written by Greatwtehunter
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Wednesday, 20 January 2010 10:28 |
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Eurycea longicauda longicauda
Long-tailed Salamander
HOUSING
Adults
Eurycea longicauda is a long and slender salamander that averages around 4-6.25 inches with the tail making up most of their total length. Long-tailed salamanders can be either housed terrestrial or semi-aquatic. This is one species I really recommend giving a very naturalistic setup to. Temperatures should be at 63F or under.
For a simple terrestrial setup; a standard 10 gallon tank will be sufficient housing for a trio of these secretive salamanders. A light layer of a coco-fiber/topsoil mix, a water dish, a few hides, and maybe a plant or two are all that are required for this species.
I prefer semi-aquatic setups for this species since they are more frequently associated with caves and limestone creek beds. You’ll want the water area to be around an inch or two deep. Also, since this is a very shy salamander you’ll want to also include a rock pile that creates lots of nooks and crannies for your salamanders to hide in. Make sure the rocks are securely held in place to prevent them from collapsing onto your salamander. A dab of aquarium sealant where each rock contacts one another is perfect for this application.
Larvae
Larvae are completely aquatic. This species does best housed in a container that has little to preferably no water movement. For best results use aged, dechlorinated tap water for water changes.
FEEDING
Adults
Items like fruit flies (D. hydei), small crickets, house flies, and pea beetles are all the perfect size for adults.
Juveniles
Fruit flies (D. melanogaster) and pinhead crickets should be used to feed juveniles.
Larvae
Baby brine shrimp, daphnia, white worms, and blackworms can be used.
*Remember to gut load and dust your crickets and fruit flies with the appropriate minerals before each and every feeding.
BREEDING
These salamanders are so rarely bred in captivity that not much is known about their breeding requirements.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 09 February 2010 20:22 |
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