newt in the refridgerator!?!?

[modelunnn]

is it ok to put a newt in the fridge to cool him down? I put him in their for a few minutes cuz he seemed very weak after a few minutes he had eaten a worm and seemed more active....is this safe?

 

[Kaysie]

It depends on the species.

Also, putting it in the fridge for momentary cooling and then warming it back up repeatedly is much more stressful than being too warm.

 

[Jennewt]

I agree. Most kinds of newts could live in the fridge long-term, but going back and forth between heat and fridge isn't good.

Here is a page with other ideas for cooling him down, if heat is a problem:
http://www.caudata.org/cc/articles/cooling.shtml