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Rickeezee

These are just about an inch long and still quite shy.
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JStroud · Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 10:42 am Post subject:

Good luck mate, make sure you keep them cool enough! I was working with a group of about seven but think theres only about two left, they seemed to flourish and eat well but still drop off Confused

Definately one of my favourite newts, they just look so cool. They have recently been recognised as endangered in the wild though, I'm sure Andrew (Pollywog) can confirm or deny that?

Anyway best of luck with them Rick Wink

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Rickeezee · Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 10:54 am Post subject:

JStroud · Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 10:57 am Post subject:

We kept ours with a larger water area, with varying depths and were often found in the shallows under cork bark. As you say the substrate wasn't too wet (i.e. saturated) but was damp and there was plenty of shagnum moss/leaf litter scattered everywhere. I might have some photos on my home pc, if not I'll try to get some when I go home in a few weeks Cool

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Rickeezee · Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 11:05 am Post subject:

Yes, I would appreciate that , always good to see other peoples set ups, cheers for that.
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Pollywog · Posted: Sat May 20, 2006 11:46 am Post subject:

Rickeezee · Posted: Sat May 20, 2006 11:59 am Post subject:

Cheers Andrew
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Thomas Shanta · Posted: Sat May 20, 2006 7:02 pm Post subject:

Nice Rick,I was contemplating them a few months ago when I saw Andrew advertising them,but I have no room Mad

Their really stocky more like Salamanders,gorgeous.

Rickeezee · Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 2:52 am Post subject:

They are only wee young ones at the moment, they are eating well. So hopefully they will develop in to healthy adults over time.
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Bfly · I've settled in... Joined: 10 Apr 2006 Posts: 23

Hi all,

I have two of these fantastic newts. I have kept them completely aquatic setup for the last couple of years and they are the most energetic and interactive newts i have seen, getting to a fair size too. One adult female blonde variant (looks ace!) and a dark, chocolate coloured male.

Always in a nice shady spot and in a cool room with the rest of my menagerie. A real favourite of mine right enough. I am also looking to put together a breeding population of them does anyone know of anyone who is looking to possible offload some. Saw them on your website Andrew but i was out of the country when you were selling them! Gutted. The search continues.....

Cheers,

Ben