I'm new to this

[justin]

i was thinking of getting a newt or salamander and i was looking for some care sheets os suggestions on how i should go about taking care of one of these guys? i saw an emperor crocodile newt on faunaclassifides thats what got me thinking. i'm farmiliar with some reptiles and ive kept common toads. thanks

 

[joeri]

Hey Justin,
it's a good thing you first want to inform yourself. And also that you have experience with other animals. Mind you that are important differences between keeping toads, reptiles and newts.

Take your time to read these links:

Species database + caresheets
http://www.caudata.org/cc/species/species.shtml

Articles on practical issues like tank setups
http://www.caudata.org/cc/articles/articles.shtml

FAQ
http://www.caudata.org/cc/faq/faq.shtml

good luck

 

[seevan]

justin, is there a local reptile store that you can get in contact with? they could help when you pick out what you want. and on a side-note, is your username taken from aqua teen hunger force? if so, that is way cool.