firedreams
2010 Research Grant Donor
In the past few days my warty newt has developed a light coloured stripe down the length of his tail. The stripe is on both sides of his tail and is centered, approximately 1/3 of the height of the tail (see attached picture).
The only major environmental change over the past few days has been the cooling of the tank as the weather has cooled. I had been able to maintain the tank at 22-23 C for the past several months; over the past few days the water has cooled to 20-21 C.
Is this a normal colour change in the newt? What might have caused it?
I was concerned that it might be an infection, however he does seem as active as usual (perhaps even more active - he spends more time swimming back up the surface and climbing all over the plants and the pump) and his appetite is good.
Thanks!
The only major environmental change over the past few days has been the cooling of the tank as the weather has cooled. I had been able to maintain the tank at 22-23 C for the past several months; over the past few days the water has cooled to 20-21 C.
Is this a normal colour change in the newt? What might have caused it?
I was concerned that it might be an infection, however he does seem as active as usual (perhaps even more active - he spends more time swimming back up the surface and climbing all over the plants and the pump) and his appetite is good.
Thanks!
