My newt is changing color is he okay?

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My newt ate a worm on Friday and he has been doing really well. However within two days he's started to turn darker in color. They are California newts and the girl is the same color as she was orange and a little brown. He's very dark brown now. Is this a phase? Should I be concerned?
 
I haven't kept this species but have kept their close relative, the rough skinned newt, and they certainly do change color! I am not sure why. Sometimes they will be dark brown sometimes light. It can be a HUGE difference as well, not something minute always. It can change over a few days or seemingly overnight sometimes. I can't figure out what causes it but it isn't anything bad, no need to be concerned :)
 
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