Salamander/Newt Egg-Laying and Metamorphosis
Most salamander/newt species’ eggs hatch as aquatic, gilled larvae that need a period of time in the water so they can metomorphose into adults. Unlike the tadpoles of frogs, the salamander/newt larvae...
View ArticleJapanese Firebelly Newt. Cynops pyrrhogaster
Scientific Name: Cynops pyrrhogaster Total Length: 3.5 – 5 inches Range: Japanese islands of Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyusho Habitat: They may be found in stagnant or slow moving water such as ponds,...
View ArticleSalamander and Newt Larvae Care
Once the eggs are laid, place them in a separate tank from the adults. Depending on how many eggs you have will determine the size of the tank you will need. You definately need a good filter in the...
View ArticleRed Eft and Eastern Newt
Scientific Name: Notophthalmus viridescens viridescens Total Length: Red Eft: 1.5 – 3.5 inches Eastern Newt: 2.25 – 4.75 inches Range: Eastern North America from southern Canada and the Great Lakes...
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