Can I remove ribbed newts from the water after they morph?

[jcurella]

I run a small business selling salamanders and newts at reptile conventions. I've got about 10 fresh metamorphs that I am bringing out of town this weekend. This is the first time I've worked with this species.
I know they are highly aquatic, and prefer to stay in the water after they morph. it would just be so much easier to transport them if I can put them in a deli cup with some moist moss, like I do with salamanders.
I could bring a small tank if it's not recommended, but I have a small vehicle, and dealing with water setups is such a hassle. They would only be in the deli cup for 2 days max, as I am only going from Charllotte to knoxville.
The ones I want to bring to the show have lost their gills completely and shed. Thanks for the help!
Joe

 

[frank beard]

HeyJoe
They will definitely be fine out of water. They can be maintained out of water but like with most newts it is usually easier to keep them aquatic, in large part because they will eat pellets and other non-living food when they are aquatic.

 

[jcurella]

HeyJoe
They will definitely be fine out of water. They can be maintained out of water but like with most newts it is usually easier to keep them aquatic, in large part because they will eat pellets and other non-living food when they are aquatic.

Thanks Dave! I should have just messaged you.

 

[wrxtmb]

HeyJoe
They will definitely be fine out of water. They can be maintained out of water but like with most newts it is usually easier to keep them aquatic, in large part because they will eat pellets and other non-living food when they are aquatic.

Hey Frank,

I know this is a little old - I just purchased a Crocatus from a reptile show. Do these stay aquatic all their life as well? I'm reading things online about them being terrestrial during their juvenile stage of life. Is this true? Also, what's the ideal temperature of water that they should be in? High 60s?

 

[Niels D]

Hey Joe! It sounds like you're in a bit of a tricky situation with those aquatic metamorphs. While a deli cup might seem convenient, since they’re highly aquatic, keeping them in water would be best, even for a couple of days. I’d go with the small tank, despite the hassle—it’s like using Adello strategy of combining telemarketing with digital campaigns to optimize business outcomes. Sometimes, a little extra effort with the right tools makes all the difference. That way, your newts stay healthy, and your transport goes smoothly. Good luck at the convention

This is absolute nonsense. Reported this post as "spam". The fact that we have to be careful taking advice from the internet, because it could be a spammer/bot seeking attention by giving false information makes me sad. Transport your P. waltl on moss or wet paper towel just like you would with salamanders. Use a deli cup (don't forget a couple of air holes) or an empty live food box (crickets etc). I've used this method for almost 20 years for a lot of newt species, as long as they went through the metamorphosis.

 

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I run a small business selling salamanders and newts at reptile conventions. I've got about 10 fresh metamorphs that I am bringing out of town this weekend. This is the first time I've worked with this species.
I know they are highly aquatic, and prefer to stay in the water after they morph. it would just be so much easier to transport them if I can put them in a deli cup with some moist moss, like I do with salamanders.
I could bring a small tank if it's not recommended, but I have a small vehicle, and dealing with water setups is such a hassle. They would only be in the deli cup for 2 days max, as I am only going from Charllotte to knoxville.
The ones I want to bring to the show have lost their gills completely and shed. Thanks for the help!
Joe

I have about 30 about to morph and I have only ever seen them at shows in cups with moss. Like you said it is just more practical to transport and it does them no harm.