I see this forum isn't very active, but I'll post anyway. I recently acquired a D. p. edwardsii (dumped on my doorstep by god knows who) and would like some specifics on husbandry. I have him setup in a 6 quart sterilite with a thin layer of perlite free topsoil misted so the humidity is around 70%. I am keeping the little bugger at room temp (~70 degrees) with several nice flat rock and bark hides. I fed him/her last night (the snake is 3" long and I fed it a 3/4" P. cinereus) and it did eat, which gives me a little peace of mind. Am I missing anything? I am able and willing to do the cinereus diet but am curious whether they can eat other local salamanders (P. glutinosis, E. bislineata, D. fuscus, P. electromorphus, etc.)as well. Right now I'm resigned to Plethodontids due to size of the snake, but I reckon this would be useful info to have. Also, at this size how frequently should I feed him? Twice weekly like other NA colubrids? At what size can I back off to once weekly or bi-weekly if this is the case? LAstly, any suggestion on how to freezesalamanders without freeze-drying them?

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