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I live on a farm and yesterday found a salamander (about 6 inches)in our yard. It appeared dry looking. It was a long way from any water. I keep amphibians - fire-bellied toads, water dragon. I have put it in a tank with bark chips and water dish. Should I return it to the wild, what kind of area? (I live in Alberta, Canada) If I was to look after it, what should I feed it? I have put some crickets and bloodworms in with it, but it doesn't seem to be eating. TIA

If you plan on turning it loose, give it a good soaking, and maybe even some good crickets. That will help it on its way.. Depending on what species of salamander you have.. sure if its a tiger salamander... That will depend on where you turn it loose, and/or how you keep it.

I have kept tigers for couple years now, and they are awesome little guys.. I have a grey tiger that rarely goes into the water and prefers the dry area of his tank. If you can find a nice dry area, not too far from a stream...that would be good, just make sure it is moist, and gets to hid before you leave...to make sure nothing gets a free dinner..

Tigers make great pets. Long lived, very hardy, My choice, i would keep it...BUT THAT IS JUST ME..

good luck

Harpy
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If its dry, try to get it wet again. Before pickin' up the amphibian, Wash your hands and rinse any soaps make your hands, Gently dip it into fresh water then take it out and keep it in a cool place, return it to its natural habitat. But there are chances that it may not survive if been dryish for too long.