T marmoratus into semi aquatic set up.

[morg]

I have some Triturus marmoratus, cb 2007 that I have kept terrestrial since metamorphosising, that I was planning to put into a semi aquatic set up next spring.
However I sorted out the set up last week, and couldn't wait to put them into their new home.
As soon as I upgraded to the new set up, 3 went into the water within minutes, these three have stayed in the water, with the male starting to crest up.
This is the third time Ive had this happen, they dont seem to want to wait untill the spring, but come into breeding condition as soon as they are placed into a semi aquatic set up.
The quickest Ive had this happen is at just over one year old, but with those, although the males crested up and started tail fanning etc, the females werent ready to breed untill the following year.

 

[morg]

Love is in the air lol.
Male is now completely crested up, and is following around the largest female, tail fanning at every possible chance..
There must be something in the air here as breeding behaviour is also going on in my alpine newt tank.

 

[stavroske]

Is it possible that you're T. marmoratus come from North Portugal? The T. marmoratus from North Portugal get aquatic from November till May and take a terrestrial rest in the summer.

Kind regards,

Steven

 

[Bellabelloo]

Would it be that we are having a very warm October maybe? ( bare in mind I am a novice at this !)

 

[merk199]

Any pics of the setup? I have my juvies kept terrestrially right now just looking for semi aquatic ideas.

 

[morg]

Here are a few pics I took while setting it up. The land area is a shelf just above the water area. I always prefer this method, as the newts get a larger water area.
Land shelf id now covered with moss, hides etc.

 

[merk199]

Thanks.

 

[morg]

smallest female now laying eggs

 

[huug]

Hey Morg,

Congrats on the early start of the breeding season!.
I kepted mine allso terrestrial and put them back in an aquatic setup beginning of oktober.
Males are still cresting up and tailfanning was only incidental.

I really do not expect them to lay this or next month!
So you are lucky!!

I can't wait for breeding season to start....if you have any luck left, than please share some with me

 

[Italicus]

hi morg
how much are they long?