Tylototriton kweichowensis not eating

[kay]

Hello, I have read through every post I can find and have found some usefull information, but I am looking for personal opinions and help. I recently, one week ago, purchased a tylototriton kweichowensis from the petstore. They were feeding him live mealworms. I first tried feeding him frozen blood worms, as well as prepackaged mealworms and crickets. To turned his head away and wanted nothing to do with those. I have turned to live nightcrawlers, chopped in half, but he is still not eating. He hasn't come out of hiding. I am worried, and need advice please.

 

[ummi]

AW: Tylototriton kweichowensis not eating

Hi Kay,
I'd like to think you keep them not in water, so you can feed many crickets, also you can fetch worms from the garden or forest - so I do and the Kweichowensis prosper,
ummi

 

[Devalight]

I would try small, whole worms. The wigglier the better. My Kweichows can't resist them. Not coming out of hiding for a week or even several weeks would not surprise me. It took about three weeks before mine started coming out.

 

[kay]

Alright, so as of right now, I should really try not to worry and keep attempting to feed chopped/halved nightcrawler(earthworms) then? Thank you so much for replying to this thread. My other newt has just developed an ulcer on his back, so I not too happy right now.

 

[Jennewt]

You should continue trying to feed them worms, but don't fret if it takes them a week or more to begin eating.

When you say "other newt", what do you refer to? New animals should be quarantined, as they can bring diseases from the pet shop. Ulcers are bad news. Check the articles on Caudata Culture for options.

 

[kay]

oh yes sorry for the mix-up. I have a paddletail in a separate tank. I have had him for over 6 months, no problem. yesterday I just noticed this white looking scrape on the top shoulder/lower next. from what I have read and pictures, it looks like an ulcer. not eating and he's sticking to the surface of the water. bad news. but I have started him on anti bacteria water treatments. melafix ? sorry excuse the spelling.

 

[Jennewt]

It's quite possible that the germs infecting the paddletail arrived by way of the kweichow. That's too late to worry about, but could spare someone else the same experience.

I don't think Melafix is particularly effective for serious problems, it's anti-bacterial properties are rather mild.

 

[kay]

It's quite possible that the germs infecting the paddletail arrived by way of the kweichow. That's too late to worry about, but could spare someone else the same experience.

I don't think Melafix is particularly effective for serious problems, it's anti-bacterial properties are rather mild.

Im not quite sure how germs would have spread. There has been no contact between the 2 animals. They have never been in the same tank.

As of right now, I don't know how long he has had this ulcer. I have also heard mixed results about Melafix, so I will monitor him very carefully. If I see the ulcer spreading, I will absolutely move onto the next method. To be honest, I was considering salt or topicical treatments, however I am still very new to caring for newts. I have tried in the past to take him out of the tank, but as you are probably aware, IT IS SO DIFFICULT!....
... I just really want him to get better.

btw, thank you for taking the time to reply; this site is wonderful. The information and support I have recieved is fantastic. It is really appreciated.