Bosca's newt (Lissotriton boscai)

Short answers

Bosca's newt: How big does the enclosure need to be?

60×30×30 cm aqua-terrarium.

Bosca's newt: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 13–20 °C, basking spot No basking spot, at night 9–15 °C.

Bosca's newt: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Weak UVB recommended (UVB 2.0).

Bosca's newt: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 8–20 years.

Bosca's newt: Is it suitable for beginners?

Rather not – it is considered an intermediate species (difficulty: Intermediate).

Climate

Daytime temperature

13–20 °C

Night temperature

9–15 °C

Basking spot

No basking spot

Humidity

Aqua-terrarium with a land section

UVB

Weak UVB recommended (UVB 2.0)

Enclosure

Minimum size

60×30×30 cm aqua-terrarium

Substrate

A water section with dense planting and a small land zone

Feeding

Food

Freshwater shrimp, daphnia, tubifex and small earthworms

Feeding interval

adults 2–3×/week

Key facts

Adult size

7–10 cm

Life expectancy

8–20 years

Origin

The Iberian Peninsula

Protection status

Bern Convention Appendix III — proof of origin required

Brumation

A winter rest of 8–12 weeks at 5–9 °C

Cohabitation

Group housing works well, the species is considered not very aggressive - even several males usually tolerate each other in a sufficiently large tank. Still, only combine similarly sized animals of the same species and provide enough hiding places for individuals to retreat.

Notes

A small, robust species that stays in the water for long periods.

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What you need to start

To keep Bosca's newt (Lissotriton boscai) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (60×30×30 cm aqua-terrarium), substrate (A water section with dense planting and a small land zone), a heat source with a thermostat, UVB lighting, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.