Why put eggs on leaves when feet are closer?

[jeff]

I was quite surprised this morning to see one of my T. marmoratus swimming around with an egg stuck on one of her rear legs. I don't know if it's fertilized or not, but I do know that this is quite strange. Enjoy!

I've also noticed another egg sitting in the sand. It's been there about a week now, but I've yet to notice any kind of development or fungal growth. Strange things going on in this tank. Strange things...

 

[jeff]

Mods- could you please move this thread to the "Eurasian Newts" section of the forum? Thanks!

 

[ralf]

Moved it. Actually this happens quite often when the female doesn't manage to "glue" the egg to plants or any other egg-depositing substrate. Eggs are quite sticky in the beginning. Might want to check the plants in your setup thoroughly for eggs now on a daily basis. Congrats!

 

[s1ren]

She really stepped in it this time, didn't she?