Hooray! I finally got my Nophthalmus viridescens!

[ButtercupSaiyan]

My fiance drove all the way over to Clearwater from Winter Haven to get him/her ... he's a real cutie! It seems to be a young juvenile that just passed into the adult stage ... I can't believe how tiny and frail it seems to be, the feet are incredibly ticklish because it's so small and quick.

A pleasant green color, thankfully, not a dull grey ... bright red spots with black markings, he's healthy and active—I have no complaints. I just wanted to show 'im off. =D

http://data.furaffinity.net/art/buttercupsaiyan/1207791657.buttercupsaiyan_truffles.swf

 

[Otterwoman]

Congratulations and good luck with it!

 

[ButtercupSaiyan]

Thank you! =D

It's a pity this forum isn't as active as some of the rest ...

http://www.youtube.com/v/AiUk49fTkso&hl=en (alternate link)

 

[Plethodonae]

Nice, healthy looking newt and very nice looking set up from what I glimpsed. Good luck with it!:smile:

 

[Kaysie]

Egads! You're making it crawl on your pants? This is not healthy. Amphibians should be handled as little as possible, and when they are handled, they should be handled with moist hands, and not placed on dry, rough surfaces and forced to crawl around (you can see it obviously running, which is not a 'happy' movement. It's probably trying to avoid the 'giant predator' it sees you as). This kind of activity can cause abrasions, which can lead to infection, which can lead to death. Not to mention, it could fall off your body and sustain injuries.

 

[Wildebeestking]

Congratulations. I love my N. viridescens. However, I agree with Kaysie in saying that it is dangerous and harmful to your newt's health to improperly handle them. I myself handle mine to a bare minimum, the last time I held my two adults was almost three weeks ago, just to sex them. Anyways, have fun with it.

 

[Wildebeestking]

Oops. Didn't realize how old this was. I always get lost digging around on here.

 

[Coastal Groovin]

They can absorb salt soap and lotions from your hands and detergents, softeners and dryer sheet **** from your clothes. None of it is good for them. Always wash your hands and rinse extremely well before handling. Not that I remember all the time but I try and I would never post a video of it cause I know Kaysie would be calling out on it....LOL.

 

[Kaysie]

Hey, we've all done it! Just try to keep it to the absolute minimum to keep them all as healthy as possible.

 

[Niels D]

Made a good choice with your notos! Great animals!