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Post by hobokennewts on Nov 4, 2003 20:44:28 GMT -5
Hey. I have 4 red efts (juvenile eastern newts) that I have had for 7 months. One is much bigger and changing color. I'm wondering when I should move him (I think) to a semi-aquatic tank. I know they can swim even as efts, but it's not natural for them. I don't want to move him too early and stress him out, but he's looking kind of pudgy and perhaps needs some exercise. He's eating fine and is as cute as ever. Any suggestions??? Thanks and glad to see the new site.
Sandy
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Post by bigsalamander on Nov 5, 2003 6:42:48 GMT -5
I wouldnt put him into a semi-aquatic tank until he is ready to swim. Then again, I'm new to caudates, and I could be wrong. I'm glad too to see a new forum.
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Post by hobokennewts on Nov 5, 2003 9:47:52 GMT -5
That's my problem. How do I know when he's ready to swim? I know he can swim, but when should he swim?
Sandy
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Post by knupdlo on Nov 5, 2003 12:11:35 GMT -5
When the young newts are spending most of their time in the water bowl in the terrestrial set up, it will be time to move them. Be sure to place them onto the land section of the semi aquatic vivarium, where they will enter the water for a mostly aquatic life when ready.  |
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Post by Jesper on Nov 6, 2003 7:28:37 GMT -5
Why dont you just try putting them in a half-aq. tank with the aq. part consisting of shallow water. Otherwise I agree with previous poster as to change to the substrate the newts is spending the most time in.
I dont have any experience of these newts though.
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