Cynops Orientalis behavior

[genny]

I have two beautiful Cynops orientalis newts since March. I have a male adult and a ? juvenile. They were very good friends till today. The juvenil never goes into water and stay on a branch. The adult is usually in the water but often stay on the branch with is little friend. They pass long time very close or even with their head sticked together. Just like if they were kissing each other. But today, I saw the adult, who is much bigger than the other, trying to bite is little friend. He did it only one time, but now I am afraid that he becomes more agressive.

It is possible for an adult to become agressive with a juvenile? His he in danger?

Thanks for your answers!


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[paul]

had he been recently fed?

my orientalis bite each other when eating blood worms - i presume the scent of the worms remains on the feeding newts which may confuse other indivduals. they never appear to hurt each other.

 

[joeri]

I believe cynop males bite females and become slightly more aggressive when they want to mate.
Especially in their tail, but I've seen mine bite in the leg as well.