Scientific information about salamanders and their captive care

If you have an interest in salamanders, newts, or other caudates, you've come to the right place! We have something for everyone, from beginnning petkeepers to professional herpetologists. All of our articles, FAQs, and species sheets are written by people who have extensive experience with the animals they write about.

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Start with the Newt & Salamander Frequently Asked Questions, or try our site search. More detailed information can be found in the Articles and Caresheets. If you don't find the answer, bring your question to the Forum. If you want to browse through photographs, or look up a species by name, go to the Species Database, where you will find photos and information categorized by family, genus, and species.

CC Photo-of-the-Month, January 2009 Photographer: Dick Bartlett Animal(s) depicted: Gyrinophilus porphyriticus dunni Location taken: Rabun County, Georgia, USA Photo of the Month Archive

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