They hibernate ABOVE the waterline. Adult salamanders seek dry hillsides to hibernate, thats why they are so visible in early spring when they move from the dry soil back to the water. With that said, I have personally seen spotted salamanders crawling around underneath the ice in refrozen spring pools, in northern vermont. Where are you?



If I were you I would add a little bit to your plan. As is it sounds good for warmer weather quarters, but I would make a large mound of soil, leaf litter and compost, maybe sunk into the ground a few feet. The composting material will often prevent freezing and it would give your salamanders more options... Just my .02, I have never tried anything like that. Good luck and let us know how it turns out. Take pics along the way.

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