crazyfishlady
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I purchased these both at the same time from the same tank and I'm just wondering if they're both Pachytriton labiatus. Newt "A" looks like the typical textbook picture but, I'm not so sure about Newt "B". The skin isn't as smooth on Newt "B" and it's a bit discolored.
Also, I was wondering if the newts shed their skin for the rest of their life or is it until they stop growing? Would it be beneficial to add liquid calcium or should they receive enough Calcium from the chopped nightcrawlers? It may seem like a dumb question to the reptile experts but, I'm just curious as to why the newts need to shed their skin? Are the Axolotls able to stretch their skin is that why they don't shed?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
Here come the pictures:
NEWT "A"
NEWT "B"
Also, I was wondering if the newts shed their skin for the rest of their life or is it until they stop growing? Would it be beneficial to add liquid calcium or should they receive enough Calcium from the chopped nightcrawlers? It may seem like a dumb question to the reptile experts but, I'm just curious as to why the newts need to shed their skin? Are the Axolotls able to stretch their skin is that why they don't shed?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
Here come the pictures:
NEWT "A"
NEWT "B"