Ambystoma opacum

[Bellabelloo]

Here are my five new additions that I received from Germany today . These are from a different source than Eva's./ Evut .
I am housing them in a large plastic box. The substrate is a mixture of coconut fibre, orchid bark and garden soil. I have a couple of pieces of cork bark and a layer of oak leaves. Before I released them I left them in their travelling container with earthworms for a couple of hours..there where not many left over.

 

[Otterwoman]

beautiful!

 

[zoezakella]

Just commented on FB they really are so very very cute congrats x

 

[Opacum]

Sigh... gorgeous!

 

[evut]

Congratulations Julia!
Looks like this species has invaded Hertfordshire in large numbers
Hopefully both yours and mine will do well.

 

[Kaysie]

Congrats Julia! I think opacum are my favorite ambystomatid. They're so stubby and boldly patterned.

 

[Bellabelloo]

I think they are great. Every time I look in there are little heads poking above the leaves, they seem such jolly little things. This morning one was relaxing on one of the small branches I had put in. They seem to be eating well on the chopped earthworms I had left in a shallow box for them ( I used the one they travelled in). I have also put woodlice and small slugs in prior to them arriving. I fear I will spoil them ~ just ordered some tropical woodlice

 

[Azhael]

They are lovely, Julia.
I´ve always liked this species and your animals have really nice color.
A little of bit of spoiling is benefitial
Best of lucks with them, i hope you and Eva get to flood the european market with these

 

[Bellabelloo]

I think we are planning to take over the world

 

[Bellabelloo]

I had been worrying that they weren't feeding...

 

[evut]

They are looking great Julia!

 

[Bellabelloo]

Really pleased with this picture, so I wanted to share it with you.

 

[Azhael]

Gorgeous little fella
You should enter this one to the calendar competition.

 

[xMIDNIGHTx]

I agree with the above! I have always like opacum for their vivid white patterns.

Thanks for sharing!

 

[Bellabelloo]

Thanks for the comments. They are very pretty, but really wish they where a little bit more visible.

 

[dragonwalker]

Marbled are always the cutest little things, albeit somewhat shy. The last pic shows how very beautiful their little faces are.

 

[tmarmoratus]

Congrats Julia! I think opacum are my favorite ambystomatid. They're so stubby and boldly patterned.

I Agree, simple yet stunning. I curse the California law which prevents my keeping them

 

[geodaryl]

just got a pair of these myself yesterday. they are so cheeky looking
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[Bellabelloo]

I'd love to see some photo's of them

 

[geodaryl]

and their new home

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