Mandarin salamander

[Sean90]

Hi I'm new on the forum I have kept newts in the past and have had some experience with amphibians. I am looking into doing some research into mandarin salamanders/ crocodile newts. Just looking into there basic husbandry and breeding wondering if anyone can help, thanks

 

[Jan]

Have you seen these from our Caudata Culture section?:

Caudata Culture Species Entry - Tylototriton verrucosus

Caudata Culture Species Entry - Tylototriton shanjing

 

[Jennewt]

Welcome! Mandarin and crocodile newts are a diverse category. There are species that are almost completely terrestrial and others that are almost completely aquatic, so it's impossible to give any general recommendations for this group, beyond 'basic newt care'. I'd recommend starting by browsing the caresheets and articles at Caudata Culture, and also reading through the threads in the Tylototriton section of this forum.
http://www.caudataculture.org
http://www.caudata.org/forum/f1173-...31-crocodile-newts-tylototriton-echinotriton/

 

[Sean90]

Thanks for your help. I have kept fire bellied newts before. Have done some work with other amphibians through my course and working in a pet store. Are they a hard species to keep