The pistol shrimp might kill the peppermint. Depends on size difference, thank size, hiding places, etc. As for the other question, we don't know that that is common knowledge. Tiger Salamanders can live well over 10 years while others only 5 or 6. The Mandarin Salamander (Emperor newt) probably lives more than the 5-6 because they are a bigger salamander. They are typically wild caught and very stressed upon arrival at local stores. They come from cool, wet mountainous regions of Asia living under moss, logs, etc., being mainly terrestrial. Coming from harsh habitats, they are pretty hardy once settled into captivity. They do best below 80 degrees F and will enter and feed in shallow water dishes. Try feeding small crickets, waxworms, blackworms. If kept properly, you should be able to keep this animal for many years

Room temperature, clean, dechlorinated water, live crickets and bloodworms, and HBH "Newt Bites" as food.

Technically, NONE of the frogs you mentioned need to be kept together, as they all come from different parts of the world, different climates, etc. Moreover, the firebellies DO secrete a certain amount of toxins which may adversely affect the other frogs. It is impossible to know if they will be harmed, as there are many variables at play.

We "do" sell N. leopard frogs and red-eyed tree frogs, our having these animals is dependent on availability from our suppliers, much of which is seasonal.

Handling, in our opinion, is not a good idea with this animal as they (Nile monitors) do not appreciate it. Moreover, there really is no "taming" of this species. Sexing 'can' be achieved through blood work or 'probing,' but we usually decline sexing this animal until it is sexually mature (usually about 3') when it can be done visually.

There are a few different methods available for determining the sex of snakes, and we prefer to probe them. Obviously, one needs a male and a female to breed them, as well as basic knowledge of the pre-breeding conditioning/incubation for the species. We have some EXCELLENT books on the subject.

You can breed your own mice if you like, however, we have long ago found it much easier to buy frozen rodents from professional suppliers. We also sell only frozen rodents, in addition to USING ONLY FROZEN.

Breeding season is primarily in early spring. They can have hundreds of viable (fertile) eggs.

You can breed your own mice if you like, however, we have long ago found it much easier to buy frozen rodents from professional suppliers. We also sell only frozen rodents, in addition to USING ONLY FROZEN.