Dusky Salamander - Desmognathus fuscus

Dusky Salamander

Desmognathus fuscus

Max size: 3-5" Life span: 8 to 10 years

Temp range: 65°F - 75°F 70% humidity.

Setup: Aquarium with moist substrate of dirt and moss, leaves, rocks, or other objects in or near water, to hide or burrow under. Plenty of water for soaking. Lungless and breathes through its skin so it must stay wet! Always use dechlorinated treated water.

Food: Crustacians, insects, spiders, worms, snails, millipedes and other invertebrates. Dusting with Calcium+D3 can also alternate with a multivitamin

Always use dechlorinated treated water we suggest Reptisafe

PA Herps Info on Northern Dusky Salamander