Red Eft looking like a shriveled up raisin

[Lertsch]

New Jersey needs more rain. Turned over a log while fishing today and found a late stage red eft that was severely dehydrated and so skinny I could see it's ribs. The soil it was in was bone dry.

Seemed to be moving around better once I gave him a little dip in the lake, but considering the poor condition it was in I decided to take it home and try to nurture it back to health. I'm thinking adequate moisture and some chopped earthworms should do the trick.

Anyone have any other suggestions?

 

[Methos5K]

Once a newt has been taken from the wild into captivity it shouldn't be released back. There would be a chance of introducing a foreign pathogen into the local habitat.

 

[Lertsch]

Agreed. I can see how my initial post read that way. I wasn't planning on releasing it back. Just looking for tips to help it get well during its quarantine time before he joins my other newts.

 

[Autumncrossing]

I think the moisture and chopped earth worms would be perfect for the little guy. Maybe provide lots of hides but you seem experienced enough to take care of it!


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