Marbled Newts

[drew121]

Hi , I can breed Marbled Newts no problem and grow on the larvae , but seem to find them very slow growing when on land . They dont seem to eat much .
Any ideas for the best way to rear them ? I have them in a large outdoor enclosure but have had them in containers but to no advantage so put them back out.

 

[obrowell]

Hi,

My little ones are just about to morph so I too would be interested in people's ideas and tips regarding this! Thanks

 

[Davo]

When i have reared marbleds from juvs their main food has been live bloodworm fed on paper towel, plus pinhead crickets and whiteworm but mostly bloodworm.My adults are laying eggs at the moment and are a good 4.5 inches in length. they are just over 2.5 yrs old. Some breeders feed them by putting them in an empty cricket carton with the live bloodworm so that the food is right in front of them and you can see how much they are eating.In the past i dont think i have fed enough, juvs do eat a lot and at regular intervals, where adults are fed several times a week juvs will probably eat daily.
Can't wait for my eggs to hatch they are great newts to rear.

Martin :happy: