Article by Herpetologist: Newt Care and Breeding

[findi]

Hi All,
Please check out: Newts: an Introduction to Captive Care
Although my interests are wide, newts and salamanders have always held a special fascination for me. Beginning in childhood, I sought to keep and breed as many species as possible, and I focused on their husbandry and conservation when I entered the zoo field. In time, I wrote a book summarizing my experiences (please see below). The following information may be applied to the care of Japanese Fire-Bellied, Eastern, California, Ribbed and Paddle-Tailed Newts, as well as most others that appear in the pet trade. Read article here: http://blogs.thatpetplace.com/thatr...ts-an-introduction-to-their-care-and-feeding/
Comments and questions appreciated,

Thanks, Frank

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[Anthony Jensen]

Great article!

 

[findi]

So kind of you to take the time to write in...thanks very much! Best, Frank

 

[Anthony Jensen]

No prob man

 

[Malhavoc's]

Out of curiosity, Do males pose any issue in captivity? are they territorial at all? I have never cared for such wonderful animals.

 

[findi]

Hi,

Males of all species get along outside of the breeding season. If they come into breeding condition (not all do in captivity) the will compete for females but there are rarely any injuries...more of a "strength contest". If given plenty of room and cover, multiple males can usually be kept together year-round,

Best, Frank