Question: Rubber Newt?

[Regnbogi]

Hi! Does anyone know what a Rubber Newt (as it's called in the UK) is?

 

[jbherpin]

Hi! Does anyone know what a Rubber Newt (as it's called in the UK) is?

I have never heard that term used for any species here in the Eastern U.S., but a quick description would help identify the species...

 

[Regnbogi]

I'm sorry! That's all I have for the moment and that's why I stuck.

 

[Jennewt]

I'm guessing that a rubber newt is a model newt (fake) made of rubber. This is the only interpretation that occurs on Google. Here are some fascinating quotes from Google:

...females were given a choice between a scented and unscented rubber newt model.

...newts will clasp rubber newt models as if they were females.

lobs slime-covered rubber newt at NewGuy

A rubber newt was used for the segment of the newt going through the air when the jar falls, when the actor supposedly throws it...

A plastic horse, a rubber newt Half an egg of Silly Putty Flash cards that I didn't study A Junior Mint I dare not eat A well-worn copy of Teen Beat...

A NEW(T) and improved site with tips, tricks and more puns than you can shake a rubber newt at...

 

[Regnbogi]

I googled too and found the same quotes. It's a real newt, just with a problem name. I'm going to contact some agents in Britain and try to find out more. Will keep you informed.

 

[Otterwoman]

I always thought fire salamanders looked kind of rubbery.

 

[aramcheck]

I always thought fire salamanders looked kind of rubbery.

my GF allways tell me my salamanders look like wind-up rubber toys . I think she means it in a good way...

 

[superfin]

Where did you hear this turm anyway?







chris:wacko:

 

[Regnbogi]

I found out the the Rubber Newt comes from China. That's all so far!

 

[Otterwoman]

Most rubber toys are made in china.