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Breeding / Frogs, newts and turtles
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Frogs, newts and turtles · Moderate

Breeding the himalayan crocodile newt

Breeds in water from March to May (can continue through the rainy season to September), timed with the start of the monsoon. Eggs are laid on submerged vegetation and on the bottom, rarely out of water.

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Step by step

Pairing

Group of 3-4.

Breeding tank

Paludarium with moss.

What starts it

Cool dry rest then rain.

Eggs and young

Clutch of 26-60 eggs.

Raising the fry

Larvae eat daphnia and brine shrimp.

Common mistakes
  • Heat
  • No land
  • Dry conditions

Male or female

  • Male: Slimmer with swollen vent
  • Female: Plumper
  • Compare vents

Can I breed it in my tank?

  • Takes some experience.

Day-by-day plan

Typical for frogs, newts and turtles

  1. Day 0Eggs

    Needs a special setup. Read the species guide first.

A general guide for this breeding type. Days change with temperature and species.

Simulator: guided

Stage 1 of 1Eggs

Needs a special setup. Read the species guide first.

Simulator: try it yourself

Set up a virtual breeding tank and see what would likely happen.

No spawning
  • Without live or frozen food the parents aren't in breeding condition.

An educational estimate from the breeding rules, not a promise.