Eastern newt acting weird

[Corey11305]

I noticed when I looked at my tank my male eastern newt was like posing weird. I tapped on the glass and he opened his eyes and crawled off. Never seen him do this before. I'm thinking he was sleeping seeing he shed less than a week ago but I'd like some other opinions. Thank you!

 

[Snakebytes4324]

no expert here, that is totally strange looking. Perhaps some kind of underlying condition? Has this happened before?

 

[Salamanz33]

mine did that yesterday and I figured he might be dead so went to grab him and he woke up. Hopefully someone with more experience replies.

 

[Thomas F]

Sometimes they do it before shedding.