Sexing and Determining Species

[Robert777]

I have had my newt (c.orientalis?) for nearly 4 years now, I have never seen anything that clearly distinguishes my newts species or sex. I have not seen it gravid, with a blue tail, large cloaca or anything that may help me determine what exactly it is.

I guessed myself that it is a female c.orientalis because of the small cloaca and (partialy?) smooth skin.

Here are some pictures if anyone would like to help me with determining everything about my newt. It put up quite a fight for me to get these pictures so I hope I didn't stress it out too much. (very strong tail 0.o )

 

[Jake]

It's a female C.orientalis.

 

[Robert777]

Thanks Jake!

I was hoping it was, all these years I had wondered and now that im thinking of getting more c.orientalis I can look to get a male.

Do you think that she needs to be fattened up a bit? She looks a bit thin to me. (although who am I to tell)

 

[Jennewt]

She appears to be a healthy weight, but not plump or gravid. Earthworms are highly recommended as food, especially if you'd like to breed her someday.

 

[Robert777]

She appears to be a healthy weight, but not plump or gravid. Earthworms are highly recommended as food, especially if you'd like to breed her someday.

I've never seen her gravid, would she only become gravid if there was a male around or does it just happen?

I was thinking of getting new foods for her since she has basically been fed the same food for her entire life. (crickets because that's what the pet store said to feed her) I might try blood worms too when I can find a good source.

Thanks for your help.