A day in the life of Triturus dobrogicus aka Danube crested newt

Danube Crested Newt aka Triturus dobrogicus

Moved the tanks around.   The T. dobrogicus seemed happier in a 40 breeder so I moved them back into one.  The 75 gallon resulted in less activity and more hiding.  I couldn't be happier.  They are more responsive to eating and seem to all be in the mood to breed.

There is one male that is so much bigger than everyone else.  He is older by a year.  He is over 6 inches and as wide around as your finger.  Hope they all get this big.

Triturus dobrogicus larvae

Danube Crested Newts up close

Latest pictures of the Triturus dobrogicus

Danube Crested Newt egg development

 Following the development from egg to adolescent.

starting to darken

color coming in- little chunky monkey

full color

shrinking gills

Danube crested newt pictures from 2/22/15

I find these guys mesmerizing.  They are not bashful and put on such a fantastic show with their crests.

Mom and dad holding hands

feeding time

up close

lighting from above

my girls won't stop laying eggs

feeding time (again)

Danube crested with the first eggs of the season

some Danube Crested Newts:

gorgeous boy

dinosaur boy

girl- letting off some bubbles.  and eggs...