I just LOVE my newt!

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stephanie

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Hi,
I am a very new owner of an Oregon Rough Skinned Newt (Taricha Granulosa) and I LOVE it! His tank is near my computer and in the evenings I can watch him. He "sleeps" most of the day, but in the evenings he is more active. I love to watch him swim around and explore. Sometimes his movements are comical, as if he knows he is putting on a show. My 19 month old son, likes to stand near the tank--which is about eye level for him. He gets so excited when he sees the newt.

THANKS to everyone who makes this web site possible. I don't know what I would have done without all the help and information I've recieved here.
Stephanie
 
Stephanie, Thank YOU for being a responsible pet owner and even after others disagreed with your method of aquiring 'Steve', you stuck around and got as much info as you could. I wish you and 'Steve' and your kids many happy hours of watching his antics.
 
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