Hey every1 after much deliberation and soul searching ive decided to get some news (i was originally set on getting a crestie but ive decided against it for now at least)

anyway i'm after some aquatic / semi aquatic newts (i like the look of fire bellies) does any1 know where i can get some in norfolk/ have them delivered.

also i have an old fish tank it 45x25x25 (cm) is this big enough for 2 or 3 newts or should i consider getting a bigger one.

finally
is there any other hints or tip people have for a first time newt owner

thanks in advance

hey that should be fine for a few newts. something like firebellied newtsor red spotted newts would be good. both are very easy to care for and cheap.

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thanks for the advice. just another question about the tank the lid isn't totally secure can some1 tell me a technique for newt proofing it

:bump: just another quick question im looking at get some newts (the store i was going to use has sold out and wont be restocking for another 4 - 8 weeks ) can any1 suggest a site/place ive seen both Exotic Pets - Amphibian, Reptile and Invert UK exotic pet shop and Cheap fish online store delivered* to your door but the first has a bad rep + rip off prices and the second i dunno just seems a little weird.

I have no idea about the second site but exotic pets I'v had no probs with. I have ordered a snake, 2 axolotls and 2frogs (the frogs arived 5mins ago infact) from it over the last couple of years and they have all arived healthy and fine. I know alot of other people dont like exotic pets so its your choice mate

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2 Cats - Trouble and Puss
2 GALS - Denzil and Jenny
2 Albino GALS - Leroy and Jethro
2 Whites Tree Frogs - Gibbs and Grissom
2 Albino Axolotls- Barry and Paul
5 Reed Frogs - Dillinja, Benjamin, Woody, Gladis and ??????
4 Rats - Harriet, Badger, Abby and Dinozzo
1 Horned Frog - Duckie
Lots of Tropical Fish
On their way achatina iredalei GALS!
Wanted Tiger GALS

R.I.P - Gummy

a very good source of info on newts is

Caudata.org

i think the best sight for news and salamanders, their is a species list which will tell you about all the semi aquatics.

if you join their forum, the people on there have great advice and can really help.

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Laura M

1.0.0 Bearded Dragon *Peanut*
1.0.1 Tiger Salamanders *Dutch & Harry Tasker*
1.0.0 Springer Spaniel *Billy*

woo newts arrived 2day (got them from a classified) there youngish and not quite full grown but there well sweet. i only had time to drop them home on my lunch break (i had them delivered to work) so no piccys yet sorry

hey every1 i have a small issue with one of my newly acquired newts one has a piece of its tail missing sadly i cant seem to get a decent photo but my guess is one of the newts mistook it tail as food and had a snap. will it be ok is there anything i should do.

sorry for the really bad drawing but it looks something like this with a bite shaped bit missing from the top of the tail. it only looks like the thin ridge bit that runs along the top of the tail is damaged tho