Japanese Fire-Bellied Newt

Fire Salamander Care Guide | Low-Temperature Management, Skin Care, Toxin Safety & Long-Term Husbandry

A comprehensive guide to caring for the Fire Salamander (Salamandra salamandra), a caudatean amphibian native to Europe. This guide covers the importance of maintaining temperatures below 25°C, selecting appropriate humidity levels and substrates, handling precautions for skin toxins (samandarin), transitioning from larvae to terrestrial adults, and essential tips for long-term husbandry.

Aodaisho Care Guide | Basic Care, Temperature, Feeding, and Hibernation Management for Japan's Native Snake Species

A comprehensive guide to caring for the "Aodaisho," Japan's largest native snake species. This practical guide covers everything from enclosure size, temperature settings, feeding intervals, and shedding management to hibernation (cold overwintering) procedures, as well as legal status and important notes on collection restrictions for safe Aodaisho husbandry.

Japanese Pond Turtle Care Guide | Native Species Conservation and Tank/Outdoor Breeding Basics

A detailed guide to caring for the Japanese pond turtle (Mauremys japonica), a species endemic to Japan. We cover acquisition methods, legal considerations, tank and outdoor pond setup, hibernation management, feed types and feeding frequency, common illnesses and prevention—everything you need to know for responsible native species care.

A Care Guide for Aodaisho | Basics of Enclosure, Temperature, Feeding, and Handling

A comprehensive guide to caring for the Aodaisho (*Elaphe climacophora*), a species endemic to Japan. This complete practical guide covers sourcing CB (captive-bred) individuals, enclosure sizing and escape prevention, creating temperature gradients, acclimating to frozen mice, addressing feeding refusal, shedding care, and handling precautions—all organized with beginners in mind.