Marbled newt (Triturus marmoratus)

Short answers

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

80×40×40 cm aqua-terrarium.

Marbled newt: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 12–20 °C, basking spot No basking spot, at night 8–14 °C.

Marbled newt: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Weak UVB recommended (UVB 2.0).

Marbled newt: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 8–20 years.

Marbled newt: Is it suitable for beginners?

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

Climate

Daytime temperature

12–20 °C

Night temperature

8–14 °C

Basking spot

No basking spot

Humidity

Aqua-terrarium with a large land section

UVB

Weak UVB recommended (UVB 2.0)

Enclosure

Minimum size

80×40×40 cm aqua-terrarium

Substrate

A water section with plants and a generous land zone

Feeding

Food

Earthworms, freshwater shrimp and aquatic insects

Feeding interval

adults 2–3×/week

Key facts

Adult size

12–16 cm

Life expectancy

8–20 years

Origin

France and the Iberian Peninsula

Protection status

Bern Convention Appendix III — proof of origin required

Brumation

A winter rest of 10–14 weeks at 4–8 °C

Cohabitation

A group of equally sized animals with a surplus of females is the least stressful option: on land, marbled newts are gregarious and share hides. In the breeding season males become rough with each other, so keep more females than males. Never house animals of different sizes together – in the water, smaller newts and larvae get eaten.

Notes

Marbled green, on land outside the spawning season. Keep it cool.

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What you need to start

To keep Marbled newt (Triturus marmoratus) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (80×40×40 cm aqua-terrarium), substrate (A water section with plants and a generous 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.