What is your favorite newt?

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Hey everyone, I was just wondering what everyone's favorite newt was and why it is your favorite. I would have to say triturus dobrogicus but that is because they are the only newt I have ever had. I am looking into getting cynops and notos though.
 
My favorite newts would probably be T. marmoratus or P. waltl. But if you expand newts to all salamanders, N. maculosus would be my favorite, followed by dwarf sirens, Eurycea lucifuga, and Necturus punctatus. They're all pretty great animals, though unfortunately the dwarf sirens are the only ones that've been captive bred for the most part.
 
I like Eastern Newts (Notophthalmus viridescens), Chinese Fire bellies (Cynops orientalis), and Alpine Newts(Triturus alpestris). I've only kept C. orientalis though and I like them because of their calm temperament, looks, and voracious eating habbits.
 
I think my favorite newt is my Elektra, Tylototriton verrucosus, closely followed by her mate Eddie.
 
I have to give another vote for the T. Marmoratus because of their really nice skin pattern but another one is N. Kaiseri for just about the same reason. In the salamander category, I would have to say A. Opacum because it's rather unusual skin colouration, a bit like a zebra's. Strange colouration since it doesn't do much for it to blend in with the foliage.

Blackhawk
 
Blackhawk IV said:
Strange colouration since it doesn't do much for it to blend in with the foliage.
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Actually, unless I'm mistaken, The markings on A.opacum are meant to mimic the shadows of fallen leaves, which often have holes and scroll-like channels eaten out of them.
 
Nathan050793 said:
Actually, unless I'm mistaken, The markings on A.opacum are meant to mimic the shadows of fallen leaves, which often have holes and scroll-like channels eaten out of them.
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They've always reminded me of bird droppings.
 
oregon newt said:
They've always reminded me of bird droppings.
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lol, at least nothing would eat them anyway then!

Oh yeah...I'd have to say my favorite salamander species are any sort of Ambystoma. Although I love a few others too.
 
Actually, unless I'm mistaken, The markings on A.opacum are meant to mimic the shadows of fallen leaves, which often have holes and scroll-like channels eaten out of them.
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Ah, ok that makes sense I guess. I guess you learn something new everyday!:D

Blackhawk
 
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