Robert De Newto

[jeffrey]

Hi again folks

A few weeks down the line three of my Cynops Orientalis have morphed nicely and appear to be eating once more. The fourth one, who was slightly smaller than the other three to start with is now eating well and looking good though showing no inclination yet to morph. Here is a photo of the remaining larva looking fine.

 

[jennifer]

The longer they stay larvae, the better, as they usually eat better while still in the water. But I'll bet it morphs within a couple of weeks.

 

[kaysie]

Jen, I think the other 3 morphed a little early. I was surprised when he told me they were starting to climb out. We expected them to morph maybe next month. This little guy might morph on schedule.

 

[jeffrey]

Hi Jen

As Kaysie says we were surprised when they started morphing. The three that have morphed were eating very well indeed, and in fact the first one to morph seemed to go on a feeding frenzy just before starting. When I put the food in the tank it was almost like watching fish boiling at the surface for thrown bread. I did not notice this with the other two but they followed closely on the heels of the first in morphing. The remaining larva was a good 1/4" smaller than the others to start with and seemed to take a while to settle, though now seems fully settled and is eating well.