re http://www.caudata.org/forum/showthread.php?t=57778 (orig thread)
Ok so my newt has been in shallow water so he can climb onto some pebbles I got him cos he's too weak to swim - hasn't bothered to yet though. He is eating a little bit of black worms two to three times a day and is sometimes enthusiastic. He is looking fatter - yay - but he is still sluggish. His body is kinda bent like his spine is twisted and I will upload photo later.
Today he had his first proper and whole poo! I was delighted. I decided to add a bit more water since he seems to be recovering. Mistake. He curled up with his belly sort of exposed and just floated around a bit helplessly like that. So I dipped the water back out and he's back to only an inch again. Today I am finally getting somewhere that may supply waxworm or earthworms.
So he's alive but just not recovered. Any further advice? You guys have been amazing so far.
Ok so my newt has been in shallow water so he can climb onto some pebbles I got him cos he's too weak to swim - hasn't bothered to yet though. He is eating a little bit of black worms two to three times a day and is sometimes enthusiastic. He is looking fatter - yay - but he is still sluggish. His body is kinda bent like his spine is twisted and I will upload photo later.
Today he had his first proper and whole poo! I was delighted. I decided to add a bit more water since he seems to be recovering. Mistake. He curled up with his belly sort of exposed and just floated around a bit helplessly like that. So I dipped the water back out and he's back to only an inch again. Today I am finally getting somewhere that may supply waxworm or earthworms.
So he's alive but just not recovered. Any further advice? You guys have been amazing so far.