I have some Eastern Spotted Newts that I would like to breed but I am finding it hard to find detailed descriptions on how to breed them. What I am particularly wondering about is how to brumate them. When do I stop feeding them? How long do they have to be brumated for? What temperature should they be brumated at? Etc. Also, I think one female might be pregnant, should I still brumate her or should I wait? I would really like to try to breed them so any information would be appreciated. Thank you in advance.
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James
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Anyone here breed newts????
Jmolden87
Nov 04, 2003 04:27 PM
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sevenofthorns
Nov 04, 2003 09:06 PM
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>>I have some Eastern Spotted Newts that I would like to breed but I am finding it hard to find detailed descriptions on how to breed them. What I am particularly wondering about is how to brumate them. When do I stop feeding them? How long do they have to be brumated for? What temperature should they be brumated at? Etc. Also, I think one female might be pregnant, should I still brumate her or should I wait? I would really like to try to breed them so any information would be appreciated. Thank you in advance.
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>>James
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Hope my opinions help,
Rob
jennewt
Nov 05, 2003 11:02 AM
Hi James,
I have had eastern newts for many years. In some years they breed, with no effort from me. Other years they don't breed. I don't know what the trick really is. Some years the males are ready, but the females aren't - other years it's vice versa. I'm sure that reduced temp and shorter days in the winter have some effect. However, if you have a cool room in the house, this should be cool enough (in the 60s F). Eastern newts do not really brumate or hibernate. They remain fully active down to 40F. So if you reduce their temp, continue to feed. If you have an artificial light on them, shorten the light period. Good luck!
>>I have some Eastern Spotted Newts that I would like to breed but I am finding it hard to find detailed descriptions on how to breed them. What I am particularly wondering about is how to brumate them. When do I stop feeding them? How long do they have to be brumated for? What temperature should they be brumated at? Etc. Also, I think one female might be pregnant, should I still brumate her or should I wait? I would really like to try to breed them so any information would be appreciated. Thank you in advance.
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>>James
Jmolden87
Nov 07, 2003 10:31 PM
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James
