Is this a Smooth Newt?

[RogerS]

If it is then it must be a bit confused as we haven't got a pond or one near us !

 

[DrPhill]

It could well be a smooth (common) newt (trituris vulgaris), although you may want to compare with palmate newt (Lissotriton helveticus) too.

Both can spend extended periods out of water - they tend only to frequent ponds to breed iirc. So I guess they can wander far looking for food.

There is some good ifo on wikipedia. Note that all species of newt are protected in this country - which means even picking them up for photos could be an infringement.......

Nice picture, though.

 

[nev]

play it some jazz music. if it leans back, lights a cigarette, dons a pair of shades and starts tapping its foot , its smooooooth.

 

[Doug B]

offer it some stella Rog, if it turns you down it`s not a proper newt.

 

[Jacob]

Smoothish I'd say. How smooth do you want it?

 

[RogerS]

Thanks Phill....reckon it could well be the Palmate

 

[DrPhill]

Thanks Phill....reckon it could well be the Palmate

A pleasure, Roger. (I am no expert btw - just a fellow enthusiast).

 

[Jonzjob]

Well, at least you got one helpful answer there Roger :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

I don't remember very clearly, but the last time I was as a knewt I don't think I would have been classified as smooth

 

[Racers]

Hi,

I have a newt called Tiny, I call him Tiny because he is minute (my-newt)

Looks like a common on the me, we have 20 odd in our pond.

Pete

 

[Jonzjob]

Pete, that's the punch line for one of the best (worst)jokes I know! Written by Isac Newt on his birthday I believe :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Lovely little aminals.