Breeding p. hongkongensis

familyman03 · Nov 25, 2010

Okay so I have searched the forum and without devoting hours to search I figured I would start a new thread. So I currently have two p. hongkongensis or chinesis (warty newts) I do not know which. I have one that is getting really "fat" I believe she is gravid (sorry don't know if this is the word I am really big into fish so maybe it is) I would like any and all information on getting the two in breeding condition if I do in fact have a pair. How can I tell them apart? What will I need if they do breed? Any and all information will be extremely appreciated. Thank you Jason

morg · Nov 25, 2010

check out this article on sexing
Caudata Culture Articles - Sexing

I have never bred this species, but I would think conditioning them for breeding would be the same as most newts?, let them have a cooling period with reduced photoperiod through the winter,.
This alone is sufficient to bring most newt species into breeding condition.
I have even known captive raised newts to come into condition without cooling,but with just shortened photoperiod.
Most of my newts are kept in a room with no heating and correct daylight hours throughout the year, and come into breeding condition each spring.

check out the articles page
http://www.caudata.org/cc/articles/articles.shtml
for some excellent info if they do breed for you

Jennewt · Nov 25, 2010

If you could post some clear photos of the two newts, you may be able to get some help determining the species and genders. Morg's advice is spot-on. If the newts are being kept under optimal conditions (including good setup, cool/cold temps in winter, and plenty of food year round), they'll breed.

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