what semi-aquatic low toxin newts can handle water temp being 73 degrees? thanks in advanced for any info.
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newts and heaters
Croc_121
Apr 10, 2004 12:40 AM
Replies (4)
sevenofthorns
Apr 10, 2004 12:01 PM
That's a harder one. Taricha granulosa could handle the temps and are considered semi-aquatic, but they're very high in toxins. Adult Notophthalmus viridscens are semi-aquatic and low in toxicity, but I do not believe they could handle that high of a temperature constantly. Cynops pyrrhogaster is similar as well. Pleurodeles waltl have pretty much no toxin and are semi-aquatic, and I imagine they would probably handle those temperatures best of all the species I've suggested.
Hopefully that's some help. I tried to keep it to commonly found animals as well.
>>what semi-aquatic low toxin newts can handle water temp being 73 degrees? thanks in advanced for any info.
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Hope my opinions help,
Rob
Croc_121
Apr 11, 2004 01:46 AM
what about fire belly newts?
sevenofthorns
Apr 11, 2004 08:29 PM
I already mentioned the Japanese ones, but Cynops orientalis (Chinese firebelly) would definiately not handle those temperatures regularly.
>>what about fire belly newts?
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Hope my opinions help,
Rob
Croc_121
Apr 11, 2004 09:57 PM
sorry about that.
