breeding Cynops orientalis

[shanerules]

i currently have 2 oriental fire bellied newts which i want to breed. ive had them in a hibernation period since the begining of november. i was going to keep them in hibernation until mid january. can anyone give me a few tips on what to due next?

thanks
-shane

 

[John]

Read the sheets on Cynops on Caudata Culture and search the forum. Did you try to do any research before posting this?

 

[Jennewt]

Exactly what kind of hibernation method are you using? And what kind of temperatures do you have available in your house (in other words, how cold can you make their tank)?

 

[shanerules]

to answer johns question yes i have done some research but nothing seems to be working. i am now positive that i have 1 male and 1 female. and i think ive scimmed through the caudata culture deal. il check it out again.

and jennenewt, ive had ther cage at around 55 degrees ferenihieght

 

[morg]

My experience with Cynops orientalis is, that if you have a definate pair,they are of the right age, and the housing is suitable, then just the correct photoperiod through the year, along with a slight reduction in temperature over winter will bring them into breeding condition.

 

[rigsby]

as Morg said you will need the correct photoperiod as when i first got some they were kept at a constant temp but come spring still bred due to them being near a window.

 

[Jennewt]

I think what you're doing is fine, shane. It will probably result in breeding UNLESS the newts simply aren't ready (too young or had a rough summer). The only other important factor is whether or not the female is gravid. How long have you had her? Is she looking plump?

 

[shanerules]

she is very plump and ive had them for about a year now but my friend had them before i did for about 3 months.

 

[krk11]

Just wondering Shane how's the breeding try going? Hope it worked out for you.

 

[troutnerd]

I had a pair of CO for three years in a 5 gallon and they did not breed.I moved them last spring to a larger tank with lots of plants and the egg laying has not stopped since. Amazing.They do like to eat their own eggs however.

GE