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FireBellyFan

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I need some tips on feeding a fire belly newt, from your experiance what have you had the most luck with, I have been thinking about digging up some worms out of the back yard(no pesticides in the yard) and starting my own worm bin as a food source.
 
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That´s an excellent idea and i highly recommend it. It will provide you with a safe supply even during the winter months.
These newts will take a variety of foods, although there are individual differences in what they will accept. The best foods are earthworms and fresh-water crustaceans. You can also offer crickets, waxworms, woodlice, blackworms, frozen foods like bloodworms, and even specially formulated axolotl pellets. Live foods are typically not a problem while dead foods might need some taking used to.
 
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Whenever anyone asks I always say NIghtcrawlers. I do earth worms, brine shrimp and used to do blackworms (still use blackworms for the babies), but nightcrawlers keep them nice and full while keep the colors bright as well.
 
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