Kurdistan newt (Neurergus derjugini)

Short answers

Kurdistan newt: How big does the enclosure need to be?

80×40×40 cm aqua-terrarium.

Kurdistan newt: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 12–19 °C, basking spot No basking spot, at night 8–14 °C.

Kurdistan newt: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Weak UVB recommended (UVB 2.0).

Kurdistan newt: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 8–20 years.

Kurdistan newt: Is it suitable for beginners?

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

Climate

Daytime temperature

12–19 °C

Night temperature

8–14 °C

Basking spot

No basking spot

Humidity

Aqua-terrarium with a current

UVB

Weak UVB recommended (UVB 2.0)

Enclosure

Minimum size

80×40×40 cm aqua-terrarium

Substrate

A water section with a current, stones and a small land zone

Feeding

Food

Freshwater shrimp, aquatic insects and small earthworms

Feeding interval

adults 2–3×/week

Key facts

Adult size

12–16 cm

Life expectancy

8–20 years

Origin

Iran and Iraq

Protection status

CITES I, IUCN "Critically Endangered" — trade is effectively ruled out

Brumation

A cool rest of 10–12 weeks at 6–10 °C

Cohabitation

Group: possible provided only animals of the same species and roughly the same size are combined - smaller ones are otherwise treated as food. Provide plenty of hiding spots so every animal can retreat, and feed separately if sizes differ.

Notes

A mountain-stream dweller with a tiny remnant population. Only coordinated conservation breeding.

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What you need to start

To keep Kurdistan newt (Neurergus derjugini) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (80×40×40 cm aqua-terrarium), substrate (A water section with a current, stones 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.