Marbled Newt care

[NewtPoot]

You guys I have been researching for MONTHS and still don’t have a clear answer. I have a 40 gallon paludarium that I made for Tylototriton Verrucosus and another I made for Marbled newts. They are both mostly aquatic with a small moss covered land area. I’ll attach a photo of the one I am wanting to put my marbleds in. Im letting the tank cycle and the plants grow in before I add my new little buddies. I am wondering if aquatic is the answer with marbleds though. I have 5 Tarachia that I also have in a very aquatic setup with tons of options to be out of the water and they still choose to stay in the water, and I didn’t know it marbleds would do the same. Just trying to do right by each individual species and needing input. Thanks!

 

[Herpin Man]

I keep marbled newts terrestrially outside of breeding season, which is how they generally live in the wild. They have a relatively small water dish, which they enter only occasionally.
There are some keepers that keep them aquatic year round successfully. If you are planning on getting small, newly morphed individuals though, be advised that they are susceptible to drowning at that age. I am told that they can also develop skin issues, although I don't have anything specific on that. So I would suggest at least keeping the young ones terrestrial, until they reach adulthood.

 

[MnGuy]

Most people recommend keeping marbled newts terrestrial their full lives outside of the breeding season. Mine is terrestrial and doesn't even crawl into its water dish.

 

[gastrodoxus]

Piggybacking on OP's post to ask: how long do marbled newts take to mature usually? I have two CB-Jan2021 hatchmates. They're bigger than when I got them but still smol and have the orange stripe. I'm trying to plan ahead and start thinking about upgrading them to a paludarium-style enclosure but not sure when I should.

 

[Herpin Man]

It depends largely on how heavily they are fed, and how fast they grow. I’d say three or four years is typical.

 

[gastrodoxus]

Omg, so could be a lot longer! Thx for the info.