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Hi, my sister but me two fire bellied south american newts for my birthday. one ate the other one within a week. the other one is now 17 years old. I clean his tank once a year and feed him live bloodworm once a week. The shopkeeper (same one ) has never asked me why I am buying the bloodworm! Is there anything else these little buggers will eat tried everything
 
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I think you're a bit confused on your species. Firebellied newts (Cynops species) are from Asia, and as far as I know, there are no salamanders from South America. But 17 years is a pretty good run for a newt, even if your methods of keeping are... unconventional. Definitely try earth worms or waxworms. I've never had an animal turn their nose up at waxworms. Welcome to the forum!
 
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