Newts and Salamanders

Certainly a bow and some applause must be given to the relatives of frogs and toads who are the salamanders, newts, axolotis, and their allies. Generally, they follow the... keep reading →

The axolotl (pronounced AHK-so-LA-tuhl) or walking fish is a rare Mexican salamander that forever looks like a teenager. It looks forever young. keep reading →

Fire Bellied Newts of the Genus Cynops are native to China and Japan. They have a dark brown back with a brightly coloured belly of yellow or orange. They are extremely hardy... keep reading →

Just like Peter Pan in the classic story book by J. M. Barrie, the Axolotl refuses to grow up and never becomes more than a massive salamander tadpole that lives all its life... keep reading →

Definitely looks like the product of a nuclear waste spill, doesn't it? When I was growing up, nothing was more fun than catching critters and keeping them as pets. ... keep reading →

Tiger salamander can be lazy creatures. They are fun to watch eat, and burrow but sometimes they do absolutely nothing. When you first get them don't bother them to much... keep reading →

So you're looking to keep a newt or newts as a pet. Newts are one of the cheapest and easiest pets to take care of. You won't need much to get started, I would recommend a 10... keep reading →

Paddle tale newts (Pachytriton labiatus, Pachytriton brevipes) are hardy, unique pets fit for children and amphibian lovers alike. They are commonly confused in pet stores as... keep reading →

If you are planning on breeding your pet newts you should be aware that newts very seldomly breed outside of the wild. That said, the first thing you will need is large tank... keep reading →

Salamanders and newts are the most popular pet in the world, but they are an interesting pet. These guys typically do best with high humidity and both land and water... keep reading →