Newts hibernation

[dalia]

Hi,
I'm interested in newts hibernation places. Maybe somebody knows something about this and could help me? For example, what are the differences of Triturus vulgaris and T.cristatus hibernation places?

Dalia

 

[jeff]

If they are kept in captivity I don't think they will hibernate unless it is very cold. Do you mean you want information for newts in the wild?

 

[olaf]

Hi and welcome,
often you can hibernate T. dobrogicus in the water, and I think you can treat T. cristatus in a similar way. Many T. vulgaris individuals hibernate in the soil, but some enter the water in late autumn - I have often watched this in the garden pond of my parents. But I think the hibernation out of the water is better for them in captivity.
Have you already read the caresheets of caudata.org? They are better than most books.
Olaf

 

[jesper]

Hi and welcome,
Both T.cristatus and L.vulgaris hibernates on land in Sweden - the water that they breed in often freeze so that would not be an option in many cases. I would recommend searching for scientific articles on the area. Try pubmed.