Thursday, March 29, 2012

There's a Newt in the Pond!

I'm so excited - I have a newt in my pond!  Some of you will probably now think that I've lost the plot but I've wanted them for ages, and now I have them, well one!

I'm not sure what type it is (it's about 8cm long) but I'm guessing it's female as it's pale, but as it has some small spots on it I'm not really sure (sorry about the quality of the pictures, it's hard to focus through the water without dropping the phone in!)



If anyone can tell me what type it is and if it's definitely female I'd appreciate it.

I've just ordered some water forget-me-not in the hope it'll stay and we might have some babies! (Sadly I had to order it as a trawl of the local garden centres and nurseries proved to be fruitless).
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5 comments:

  1. Celia HartMarch 29, 2012 at 4:42 PM

    Yes definitely a female Common (or Smooth) Newt. And she looks as if she's ready to lay eggs as her tummy is round ;-)

    Celia
    x

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  2. Rustic Vintage CountryMarch 29, 2012 at 7:27 PM

    How exciting, well done! Suzy x

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  3. Reading Tea LeavesMarch 29, 2012 at 11:20 PM

    She looks a beauty! I knew Celia would be a fountain of knowledge:-)

    Jeanne
    x

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  4. Fran HillmanMarch 30, 2012 at 4:36 PM

    Mrs Newt has found a perfect home for herself and her babies! x

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  5. UnknownApril 3, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    How lovely xx
    Manda

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