I caught about 4 small Newts in a Creek in my front yard…I do believe they are Red-spotted Newts in their younger stage of life…and I was wondering if anyone knew how to care for them, and what are the signs that indicate they are changing o adapt to life on land? Any help will be greatly appreciated! ^-^
i didnt find any thing on red-spotted newts but newts are generaly the same in care so i found this for you http://www.amphibian.co.uk/alpine.html
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i didnt find any thing on red-spotted newts but newts are generaly the same in care so i found this for you http://www.amphibian.co.uk/alpine.html
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4-H'er at NC Zoo for 2 years
Ah eastern red spotted newts.. they are awesome… they can climb glass though and are notorious for dissapearing form their open enclosures only to dry up on the carpet behind a dresser or other piece of furnature. Hope these help.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Newt
http://aqualandpetsplus.com/Amphibian,%20Newt,%20Eastern.htm
http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10370_12145_12201-60848–,00.html
However, may I suggest letting these efts go as amphibians are becomming increasingly rare, so these 4 guys could be good hope for wild populations. Thank you.
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