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Is this a Chinese Warty Newt?

Miketodd

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Hello Everyone! I am new so here is my question. I have read that the belly patterns on the "warty" newt can differ. I picked this guy up from a local pet store being sold as a paddle tail. Uppon further investigation, I am pretty sure he falls under the Paramesotriton species.
Here are a few pics.





Anyway, we love the guy, He has a 10 gal all to himself and my 3 year old calls him "his Dragon who's name is Newt".
 

Mark

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Yep, that's a Paramesotriton alright. Chinensis would be a good guess due to the yellow spotting.
 

firedreams

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Yes, looks like a Chinensis! I would recommend switching substrates. Gravel can be accidentally ingested, leading to fatal impaction. Try sand or river rocks.
 

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I would also like to add that you should raise the water level. It appears to be too shallow for this species.
 
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