Emerald the marbled newt.

[Budwing]

Thought I would put up a picture of my daughters  (Triturus marmoratus ) or marbled newt whose name is Emerald. I bought it, I feed it, I look after it but my wee girl named it, therefore its hers ☺. 

It doesnt like water and I have tried to make it go aquatic every summer. Still shes a rather cool pet. Easiest pet ever to look after, friendly and can be hand fed. 

 

[MantisGirl13]

She is beautiful! I've never heard of this species before!

- MantisGirl13

 

[Budwing]

@MantisGirl13 They are a terrestrial newt and only breed and spawn in water. Mine prefers dry land.

They come from France, Spain and portugal. To be honest I never heard of them either before seeing her in the pet shop. Just had to get her, I may get a male at some point.

They live for 20 + years.

 

[Mantis Lady]

She is beautiful. Did you give her a name?

 

[MantisGirl13]

name is Emerald. 

She is beautiful. Did you give her a name?

- MantisGirl13

 

[Mantis Lady]

LOL, it was late when I was writing this. almost 2 am or so.

 

[hysteresis]

Nice colour!

 

[Budwing]

LOL, it was late when I was writing this. almost 2 am or so.