Salamandra salamandra - Fire Salamander
Fun Facts
They're not called fire salamanders for no reason!
So you're probably wondering if there is another reason why Salamandra salamandra is called the European fire salamander besides its vibrant yellowish orange coloration.
In fact, there is an old European legend saying that these salamanders are capable of tolerating fire. People believed that salamanders in general had the ability to withstand fire as they were often seen crawling out of logs that were put onto fires. Go to venom to see how this is possible.
More Facts
• The second definition of the word salamander actually means a mythical creature, usually resembling a lizard that is capable of living in fire.
• S. salamandra is one of the only species of salamanders to give birth to larvae and not laying eggs.
• The average size of an adult fire salamander is between 15-25 cm.
• S. salamandra is a least concern species on the IUCN (red list) Status.
• Fire salamanders supposedly have a vanilla scent.
• In general, fire salamanders have a long lifespan. In fact, one fire salamander lived for over 50 years in captivity.
• Fire salamanders are often kept as household pets.
• As fire salamanders grow, they will shed their old skin and eat it.
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