ebonykrow
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I've quickly compiled some information beneficial to other New Zealand newt keepers.
Chinese Firebelly (Cynops orientalis) and Japanese Firebelly newts (Cynops pyrrhogaster) are legally kept and bred in New Zealand.
Axolotls are a common pet and there are no restrictions.
To begin with I suggest buying or building an adequate enclosure, stocking up on suggested food types and locating the newts as they are 'few and far between'. The Pet Bus ( http://www.petbus.co.nz ) is an excellent way of moving live animals over the country with their health in consideration. I do not suggest courier. If possible simply meet your breeder, they can give you all the tips and tricks you'll need to get started and also where to buy supplies.
You can buy a suitable tank or viveria from pet shops nationwide.
To locate newts TradeMe (www.trademe.co.nz ) is, as always, a first stop. This is where I got mine from, search for the trader angieliscious. Her hatchlings are strong and of good size.
I have never seen a newt in a pet store but if you're lucky enough please let me know when and where.
I have found pet stores a loss when it comes to buying specifically for my newts. The specialist aquariums have everything. As they are used to accommodating for fish fry they are stocked with all sorts of bits and pieces, from extra fine mesh nets to dozens of live plants to decorate your newts enclosure. If you're having trouble trying to locate an item please don't hesitate to contact me.
Before you bring your newts home it really is a good idea to have some food cultures established or a good stock in the cupboard, especially if you're a new proud owner of hatchlings. Daphnia and whiteworms are among the easiest to cultivate. Bloodworms, brine shrimp, waxworms crickets etc can be brought from aquariums and some pet stores, although they are almost always dried or frozen, I rather feed my babies on live food. You can find live fruitflys (wingless), daphnia and whiteworms on TradeMe.
If you live in the city you must let the water in your tank sit for at least 24 hours before adding the newts to detoxify.
If your tap water is tank and has no added chemicals it is probably fine, but unless you know that for a fact you should still let the water sit. Better safe than sorry.
I think I have covered the basics, I wanted to make a thread dedicated to the FAQs I wanted to ask when I first started out. Oh, koura are NOT suitable tank mates for your newt haha! Have fun and enjoy watching these little critters.
Note; New Zealand has 17 species of native gecko, these may not be hunted, sold or bred without a permit from the Department of Conservation.
:violent: Chloe.
Chinese Firebelly (Cynops orientalis) and Japanese Firebelly newts (Cynops pyrrhogaster) are legally kept and bred in New Zealand.
Axolotls are a common pet and there are no restrictions.
To begin with I suggest buying or building an adequate enclosure, stocking up on suggested food types and locating the newts as they are 'few and far between'. The Pet Bus ( http://www.petbus.co.nz ) is an excellent way of moving live animals over the country with their health in consideration. I do not suggest courier. If possible simply meet your breeder, they can give you all the tips and tricks you'll need to get started and also where to buy supplies.
You can buy a suitable tank or viveria from pet shops nationwide.
To locate newts TradeMe (www.trademe.co.nz ) is, as always, a first stop. This is where I got mine from, search for the trader angieliscious. Her hatchlings are strong and of good size.
I have never seen a newt in a pet store but if you're lucky enough please let me know when and where.
I have found pet stores a loss when it comes to buying specifically for my newts. The specialist aquariums have everything. As they are used to accommodating for fish fry they are stocked with all sorts of bits and pieces, from extra fine mesh nets to dozens of live plants to decorate your newts enclosure. If you're having trouble trying to locate an item please don't hesitate to contact me.
Before you bring your newts home it really is a good idea to have some food cultures established or a good stock in the cupboard, especially if you're a new proud owner of hatchlings. Daphnia and whiteworms are among the easiest to cultivate. Bloodworms, brine shrimp, waxworms crickets etc can be brought from aquariums and some pet stores, although they are almost always dried or frozen, I rather feed my babies on live food. You can find live fruitflys (wingless), daphnia and whiteworms on TradeMe.
If you live in the city you must let the water in your tank sit for at least 24 hours before adding the newts to detoxify.
If your tap water is tank and has no added chemicals it is probably fine, but unless you know that for a fact you should still let the water sit. Better safe than sorry.
I think I have covered the basics, I wanted to make a thread dedicated to the FAQs I wanted to ask when I first started out. Oh, koura are NOT suitable tank mates for your newt haha! Have fun and enjoy watching these little critters.
Note; New Zealand has 17 species of native gecko, these may not be hunted, sold or bred without a permit from the Department of Conservation.
:violent: Chloe.
