Eastern newts question

[meghan]

2 of my eastern newts have been in amplexus for the past week or more. The male is dropping spermatophores. No signs of egg laying yet though. I've posted pictures of her in the photograph section, she's getting very large. I see in a few other posts in other areas it was suggested (different species) to lower water level, raise water temp, and a few other suggestions. Are these suggestions basically the same for eastern newts? What is the ideal setting for them and to trigger egg laying, ie- water temp, level, etc.

 

[meghan]

Anyone have any ideas on this question?

 

[jennifer]

I would be glad if someone has some ideas, but unfortunately I don't think anyone really knows specifically what triggers them to lay eggs. Temperature and light cycle are probably involved, but there is no magic formula I've ever heard for this species.