Losing Larvae

[edward]

At home I have well water and I let it degas and temper for 48 hours before use (so I always try to have 10 gallons or more on hand). At work I do use tap water and I let it sit for 48 hours (and we do have chloramine) and add a little dechlorinator.

Ed

 

[lewis]

Hi there, I have a slightly different issue - my terrestris has had one larvae and over a week has passed and no-more have appeared! I wasnt too keen on breeding salamanders but this female that I bought turned out to be pregnant and now I am completely thrilled! I've opted for the cleaning regular route which is going OK so far but I wouldnt mind knowing where its brothers and sisters are!

 

[edward]

This could be the only offspring. The number of offspring can be affected by a number of external factors including but not limited to nutritional state during ovulation and "pregnancy".

Ed

 

[paul]

Hi,
could also be an other reason!
In one case I got one larva at the end of December, the next came in the middle or end of february - same female.
Paul

 

[foster]

About three weeks ago one of the females starting dropping larvae again. I have lost count but the total is around 30. I put them into a 10 gal tank(that I put together after the last episode) that has a shallow gravel substrate, java moss, and a sponge filter. I seeded it months ago with some vegetation from a local pond. I have been feeding them bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia (all frozen) as well as ground flake food. I lost two individuals in the beginning however all the others are eating well and seem to be growing. Approximately how long can I expect until metamorphosis begins to occur?
Chip