Cynops orientalis Larvae

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Hello
I noticed my female Cynops orientalis laying eggs last month but I never removed them. I enjoyed watching the embryos develop and figured the adults ate them or they didn't make it. I was surprised to see three little larvae in the tank this week. I am amazed at how small they are and I'm very excited for my first babies. I was only able to get one picture.
 

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I found two larvae in my adult tank recently too. The java moss must have hidden them well enough to keep the parents away. Mine aren't nearly as developed as yours though. Good luck with them.
 
I wish my trio would lay for me. *sigh* Beautiful little one you have there.:wacko:
 
adorable :3 Good luck with the little one
 
Hi,

Thats great - just seen your post - how did you get on ?

Mine bred for the first time this year (not planned) - starting in January and I am now overrun with baby newts coming out the water.

Its fantastic watching them develop from tiny eggs, hatching, growing their legs and toes, losing their gills and right through to fully developed newts.

Hope yours are doing well,

Best wishes,

Alex :happy:
 
Hey,

I've a trio of these newts, and the female has started laying eggs around a week ago!

Up to 20 eggs after only 10 days; might have my hands full! I've already got a few small trays of eggs scattered about, haha.

I look forward to ending up larvae like yours.
 
I have a trio of newts and I know one is female. I hope I had not washed away any eggs down the drain with changing their water!:confused:

I have since set up a separate area with egg-laying strips that I hope she utilizes if she is going to lay.

Good luck to everyone, and I look forward to more pictures...and updates!:D
 
I have some Cynops Orientalis larvae aswell and I was amazed how small they are. Everyone should have the joy of watching these little ones grow. Baby brine and pond water seems to fit the size of these little ones. Give us an update later on.
 
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