Tylototriton shanjing

[zonbonzovi]

 

[Guy Wood]

That is too cool, is it a kind of salamander?

 

[zonbonzovi]

More or less...technically a newt but falls under the overarching category of salamander. I don't think they are bred very often and are now threatened.

 

[pavel]

Not the prettiest thing but a very interesting looking little bugger all the same.

 

[dtknow]

Looks quite thin-I'd assume a recent import. Yours? These guys have proven a bit tricky to acclimate.

 

[zonbonzovi]

I've had it for a few years now, purchased as part of a small collection from someone that had that collection for a few years, as well. It has an ever present array of live foods(red worms, roach nymphs, etc.) but has been noticeably skinny for the past year. Could be nearing the end although I've read that they have quite the life span. Who knows? The photo shows it being rather moist, but there is gradation. I think they're often kept too moist and it exacerbates any health issues they may have pre-import.

 

[dtknow]

I would get a fecal done and see if it has any parasites.

 

[zonbonzovi]

Not a bad idea. I think we have a grand total of one vet that treats exotics in WA...maybe he'll let me send him poo in a vial