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Boosh96

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I'm just wondering, what species of newt/salamander would be the most suitable species for a first Caudate breeding project? I already plan on working with some different frog species and maybe some reptiles, but I also want to work with one or a handful of newt and/or salamander species. I'd appreciate the help!
 
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I´d recommend Pleurodeles waltl as they are ridiculously easy to breed and very rewarding.
I don´t know exactly what you mean by "working with" but if you are just looking for an ideal caudate species, P.waltl is your friend.
 
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I agree with Rodrigo's recommendation, and I would also suggest Cynops cyanurus/chenggongensis. Very easy to breed. Crested newts (Triturus genus) are also easy, but it bit less temperature-tolerant. Newts in general need to be kept cool, but P. waltl and C. cyanurus are a couple of the most warmth-tolerant.
 
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