Normal behavior for a newt?

[caterpillar]

I'm wondering if my newt is sick. He doesn't seem to move around much when my hand enters the tank. What is normal behavior for a newt? Running around and skittish or calm?

 

[kaysie]

Caudates have very low metabolism. They usually don't do much moving at all. Mine only get riled when there's food in the area (or if they think my fingers are food).

 

[jennifer]

Caterpillar - it depends on the species and the individual personality. Some are very calm don't react to a hand in the water at all. If it's eating and otherwise normal, I wouldn't worry.

 

[caterpillar]

thanks everyone for the comments!

She eats fine!!

 

[joeri]

I second what's been said before; I even have some pleuro's that swim into my hand when I put it into their water