Ommatotriton vittatus

[ellroy]

I've been looking at some fantastic photos of Ommatotriton vittatus and have been trying to find care info. Is this a challenging species to rear and maintain? Is it commonly available?

Cheers

Alan

 

[Jennewt]

Of all the newt species that have ever been bred in captivity, this one is one of the most difficult - perhaps the most difficult. Consequently, they are not commonly available. I know many very experienced newt keepers (including me) that have had them unexpectedly die, both as juveniles and as adults. They have some very different requirements than their Triturus kin. If you enjoy having successful experiences keeping and breeding newts, my advice is avoid them!

 

[Azhael]

O.vittatus is extremely rare in the trade....really extremely so xD
phryticus is much more common, at least in europe, but they too are quite complicated...definitely a pro species in my opinion.

 

[Jennewt]

I should have said... my answer was addressing both species of Ommatotriton. The ones I mismanaged were ophryticus not vittatus.

 

[ellroy]

Thanks for the info guys, certainly sounds like one for the future!

 

[justin]

might help cheers justin Amphibian Information Centre