Four-toed Salamander (Hemidactylium scutatum)

Captive Bred 2023 Juveniles, 1-2". Hemidactylium scutatum is a fascinating small salamander frequently active in the daytime, exhibiting behaviors reminiscent of some of its tropical bolitoglossine relatives.   Please note, this species is protected in many states where it is native and buyers should confirm that it is legal to possess before purchase if they reside in these states.    Care & Husbandry Four-toed salamanders are kept in semiaquatic enclosures with roughly 25% of the tank space consisting of 2-3" deep water and a sloped gravel base layer to create roughly 75% land area.  The gravel layer above the water line is topped with an organic substrate mix of pine bark, coconut husk chunks, sphagnum, and oak leaves along with a few bark slabs, live moss, and ferns.  Mosses such as live Sphagnum, Thuidium, or any other terrarium adapted moss can be grown on the edge of the water to provide nesting habitat for females during the spring breeding season. I have an RO drip that t