2007-02-26 15:25:45 · 3 answers · asked by tim l 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Amphibians are fantastic indicators of change in the environment because they are so fragile. One reason your newt may be so sluggish is that something has changed within its enclosure. Water, for instance. If it's too acidic, or too soft, your newt might be extremely sick because of this. Any new bedding or lighting may also be bothering it as they depend a lot on water.
Another possibility is that your newt is old and time is catching up to him. Amphibians, as do reptiles too, don't start showing signs of being sick or dying until the very end so it's a good idea to do everything in your power to make it feel comfortable and possibly feel a lot better. It sounds strange, I know, but perhaps you can get a vet who specializes in exotics to perhaps take a glance at him. I had it done on my newt when he was ill and they found it to be a seriously bad cold. If you're willing to put in the extra umph to help the little guy out, best bet is to take him to a vet and see what they can do for him. Hope this helps you out and I hope your little guy feels better. Good luck
2007-02-26 17:15:16 · answer #1 · answered by x_sesshoumaru_x300 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is the environment colder now that it was before? What about the ecology of the aquarium or wherever you're keeping it? Amphibians all have a natural metabolic biorhythm that alters with the seasons. The othe possibility is that it's sick. Do they eat? If an animal won't eat, chances are it's sick.
2007-02-26 23:30:57 · answer #2 · answered by holacarinados 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fire belly??? Hmm....Maybe he has indegestion.
2007-02-26 23:28:37 · answer #3 · answered by Prissy_kitty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋