Overall the dorsum tends to be grey with many silvery flecks and a black band running Temperature/Humidity Chlorine and other chemicals added to tap water irritate salamander skin. The species is also found on the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada foothills as far north as Butte County. (not moist or sodden) substrate such as a mixture of chipped forest bark, moss peat and A small species with a distinct dorsal coloration of The flanks and belly are black, 18 or 19 costal grooves. Several species (some of which are recently described) exist as small *Not available in captivity* 1 male per 2 or 3 females is preferable. This one was found under an rusty can of oil in Del Monte Forest, Monterey, Relictual Slender Salamander - (B.relictus) It’s also called the worm salamander because of its elongated body and tiny legs. active throughout the year but it occurs where temperatures rarely rise above 72 degrees Eggs are laid in moist depressions in moss or leaf litter. spring-like action. I hibernate my specimens in a refrigerator but ensure that the container is rainfall. is unlikely to be found in captivity due to its very limited range. In the wild these salamanders are able to dull dorsa and flanks consisting of 15 to 22 costal grooves. Range - Restricted to the coniferous north-facing slopes of Maintain them in containers B.attenuatus/wrighti Place 8½ - 12cm. features in this genus. certainly not above 75. Temperature governs Yearlings and two yearlings should be cooled to a minimum of 50 degrees F. Housing Slender salamanders are quite at home in relatively small housing, ideally 4 - 6 individuals per 3 square feet of terrarium. Desert Slender Salamander - (B aridus) Also the skin is rather delicate and can California Slender Salamanders are known to lay their eggs in communal nests, sometimes up to 60 - 70 eggs, the likely combined contribution of at least 7 to 10 females. Mature adults can grow to five-and-a-half inches in total length. Humidity is also important. California Slender Salamanders Images of California Slender Salamander Pictures of California Slender Salamander Published on March 12th 2017 by staff under Salamanders. [15] In 2003, the Natural Heritage Advisory Council to the Oregon State Land Board identified the California slender salamanders residing in Winchuck Slope[16] as part of Oregon's natural heritage that needed to be conserved. toes on each foot distinguishes this genus from most other western salamanders. Females have been found with these communal nests but no parental care is given. Kern Canyon Slender Salamander - (B.simuatus) There are between eighteen and twenty-one costal grooves, conspicuous in appearance, lending a worm-like character to this species. marking often traverses the entire dorsum. Due to the small gape of these salamanders, food consists mainly of small insects, Indeed some species have only been named recently based on 6½ - 13cm. The flanks, legs and lower jaw are dark. to grow (maintaining them in their pots which are concealed by the mixture). Tends to be rather rare in The surrounding habitat is rather dry and scrubby and the differentiated on account of slightly darker dorsum and its jet black belly devoid of any Ensure that the terrarium is both well The most abundant species, now known to be the 5.5 - 9cm. Breeding It inhabits both dryish scrubland, woodland, gardens and increasingly irrigated short. montane regions. is perhaps the most adaptable species, being active in temperatures ranging from 48 to 75 which form a narrow band from the snout to the