crocodile newts?? qq

[MRS.LooneyTune]

hay, just saw some crocidile newts, and there lovley
so iv got some questions...

what lighting do they need?/ are they like having a paddeled tailed newt??
how much are they??
and can they live in pairs?


thanku

[spend_day]

Originally Posted by MRS.LooneyTune

hay, just saw some crocidile newts, and there lovley
so iv got some questions...

what lighting do they need?/ are they like having a paddeled tailed newt??
how much are they??
and can they live in pairs?


thanku

there are a few species with the term crocodile newt in there common name. do you have a picture or a scientific name


they dont really require any lighting but if kept in a darkish place a low wattage bulb/led bulb/flourence might be a good idea to give them a 24 hour light dark cycle (12 hours of light 12 hours of dark) also 5% UVB tube wont be doing anything bad but UVB isn't essential

most species are a bit like paddle tails but they range from highly aquatic (like paddle tail) to semi aquatic (send about the same amount of time in the water as on land)

most newts with crocodile newts in there common name can be kept in pairs or groups.

[Frosch828]

ask thetoad888 he's getting some today.
he might be able to help you out with your questions ansd give suitable answers.
hope this helps!

all i know is they are semi aquatic and need a reasonable 10/20 gallon aqaurium.
i think.....
i've not researched newts much so....

[morg]

Caudata Culture Species Entry - Tylototriton verrucosus

[TheToad888]

It is likely you have seen the T verrucosus. I have only just got a pair today. They were £15 each, but then again adults are always more expensive. Lighting? Yeah, i think its similar to paddle tail newts. The care sheet morg suggested is very good and helped me.