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Wyrd

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Just got some pictures of my newt that I think is a paddletail.

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She (I think its a she) keeps looking at me like she wants to eat me, its quite scary:eek:
 
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I think its the big tail that gives it away isn't it:D

I am pretty sure she didn't have it when I bought her, do they develop their tails after reaching a certain age?
 
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Interesting animals and a nice setup (already said so in another thread...).

As for the photos: Your newts are out of focus (focal distance) - it seems your camera is not suitable for close up shots.
I would really like to see some sharp pictures of your newts (like the one from your tank) so it would be nice if you could try and take a step back and shoot some more!
 
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That would definitely be a Paddletail! It has a really beautiful tail as well... I don't know if they develop more with age or not. Mine's "paddle" is not nearly as large!
 
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I will attempt some more photos, unfortunately I am not skilled in the art of photography :(
 
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That's okay, you don't have to be an artist in it!
I would definitely like to see some more pictures so I would be glad if you could try the things I mentioned - just take a little step back! I think that your camera will do the rest - the photography of your tanks looks very good!
 
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really nice paddletail you've got. she is definately a female judging from the fact that she has no white spots on her tail. make sure you dont stick your finger in the tank if she is going to eat you!*laughs*
i agree with phoenixtear, that is a nice set-up... nicer than mine if i say so! *laughs again*
 
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Ive just got a paddletail. Ive got him by himself in a tank with a rock for him to climb on. The water is quite shallow. I was just wondering if i could put him in a bigger tank that is deeper with some small goldfish. I would put a floating log in the fish tank so that he does not drown. Do you think this set up would be okay.
 
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Blackadder! what ever you do do not put goldfish in with your paddletails! it will all end in tears trust me! but yes, putting him in deeper water would be a good idea but you dont need a floating log as they can breathe underwater anyway. in case you havent read it take a look at this
http://www.caudata.org/cc/species/Pachytriton/Pachytriton.shtml

good luck though with them in any case!
 
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i find that the deeper the water is the better. i have had my newts now for about four months, and they are slowly getting accustomed to me hand feeding them. eventually they should become tame enough to be handled but you should give them time i.e. dont try and pick them up immediately. try to get them to hand feed, this itself will take some time but once they are confident doing that then they could be coaxed into your hands. BUT BE GENTLE! do not take them out of the water as this stresses them out.
 
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