Maturity

[Mikshius]

Hey guys.

I have 2 ribbed newts. I know they are about 1 year old. I was looking fore info about their maturity, but couldn't find anything. Could anyone tell me at what point are these newts considered to be adults?

 

[Mikshius]

Oh common guys... I cant believe no one knows when their newt stopped growing :nono:

 

[Mikshius]

Anyone?

 

[xxianxx]

They dont stop growing. The process just slows down with age. At a year they should be able to breed.

 

[kettering bloke]

Hi In my experience keeping them over several years they will breed a 9 months but they have to be big and that's the key not age. Once reached the size of a smooth newt they will spawn but only lay a few eggs at a time. My largest is now at the 9 inch mark and gets bigger each year . She will spawn every 10 days with about 100 eggs for a few months and occasionally out of her usual season . I hope this helps Regards KB