Question: What is this?

Varrick

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Hi,

I found this in my garden in the Netherlands. Do you know what it is? I thought it might be a smooth (common) newt, Latin name Lissotriton vulgaris. Unfortunately, I couldn't take a picture of its belly. Also, if it's possible, I'd like to keep it. What does it eat? How do I set up my paludarium? Any other tips? Thanks!
 

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In my opinion, it looks like lissotriton vulgaris as you said but that's the only native species we have in Finland so there might be some similar looking ones - perhaps somebody who has more knowledge will answer here soon!

They are protected by the law here but I think kept as pets in other parts of Europe, maybe you could check it out. Earthworms will probably be the best food for them, too!
 
Looks like a male smooth newt. L. vulgaris, also, ironically, known as the Garden Newt. Keep him terrestrially, and feed small prey like garden worms, small moths, slugs, etc. What you see in your garden is what he was feeding on. I would avoid feeding any beetle species though. Best of luck, and I would love to see how you are housing him.

JBear
 
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