OurTaricha is glad this place exists. Thanks!

[kevin]

Just thought I should say thanks to all the good folks here that offer advice to new caregivers.
I've been lurking about here for months (ever since the "Christmas Present Fire-Bellied Newt Tragedy" - I'll post about that later).

Thanks to your message board, our little Taricha Granulosa (Vader) has survived our tank set-up and the whole "water cycling drama".

I never expected a newt to have such character. I am shocked at the behavior that seems almost "social". He actually pays attention to people as they come into the room. I know he just wants food but it is cute none the less. He's become another loved member of our family.

We couldn't have got this far without you. Thanks Again.

 

[hayden]

Your very welcome, Kevin. I'm glad you found this forum. Its helped me with almost every aspect of keeping caudates.

 

[joan]

Kevin, the best part about Taricha is their outgoing personality. I chalk it up to their being so toxic that in the wild, they have few natural enemies and are not scared of predators. The same behavior is seen in dart frogs.

Glad your little guy is doing well.

 

[gord]

Kevin:

Yes..this place is an amazing source of info. I'm much better at keeping my pets thanks to the expert help here and I feel like part of a community.

Wouldn't it be wonderful if everyone who bought a newt was instructed to go here before they made the mistakes we've all made. I killed a couple frogs and newts before I realized mixing is so bad. Yet they are almost always mixed together in pet stores.

I'd like to hear you christmas firebelly story.I nearly lost my beloved shanjing over the holidays as well. Thankfully, the folks here walked me through it. Both newts are doing great now.

Gord