Cloaca The glandular area around the [vent]. It is a common opening for the alimentary canal, oviducts and bladder. During breeding season the cloaca of some male caudates may swell due to the enlargement of the cloacal glands.
Papillae Small projections of skin that line the opening of the [cloaca]. Normally associated with glandular swelling during breeding season.
[Caudal] & [Dorsal] fins Extended fins grown on some male caudata during the breeding season. Most markedly seen in the crested newts (Triturus) although they can be seen in others too. The fins are associated with visual, tactile and chemosensory courtship behaviour and are normally combined with the development of bright colours and thus increase the surface area of this colouring.
Mental Glands Circular glands found on the chin of most male plethodontids. These are brought into contact with the female during courtship.
Premaxillary teeth [Sexual diamorphism] found in Plethodontid salamanders whereby males have elongated front teeth which sometimes protruded through the lip. These are used to deliver secretions from the [mental gland] during courtship behaviour.
Nasolabial grooves Grooves found on the face of plethodontids that run from the nose to the mouth. During the breeding season they become elongated and a protuberance grows where the groove meets the lip. Thought to aid male salamanders to “smell” females in the area and avoid other males.
Nuptial Pads Rough keratinized pads found on the chest or limbs of male caudates which allow them to maintain a grip onto the female during [amplexus].
YOu posted that pic a while back, right? I remember it, and I thought it was awesome. I'm glad you put it in with this definition--a picture's worth a thousand words!
Not necessarily but if you’re wanting to continue to grow your breeding capacity then yes. Breeding axolotls isn’t a cheap hobby nor is it a get rich quick scheme. It costs a lot of money and time and deditcation
Would Chinese fire belly newts be more or less inclined towards an aquatic eft set up versus Japanese . I'm raising them and have abandoned the terrarium at about 5 months old and switched to the aquatic setups you describe. I'm wondering if I could do this as soon as they morph?
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