now that i am back at school i dont really get to spend much time with my emperor newt i am afraid that he is lonly juring the day and i cant aford a new pet is it possible that i could take him 2 school 4 show and tell or somthing? my teacher says i can . would my newt like that? he is about 8 inches.
2007-09-20 04:44:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Do not worry, your Newt will not get lonely. In the wild Newts do not show any group behaviours. You may find more than one in the same habitat but they do not interact in the way a social groups. They do not show any social interactions or bonding.
I would reccomend not really taking your Newt in for Show and Tell. If you really really really want to, it should be okay, Newts are pretty good at handling stress, but this should be a one time thing and only once your Newt is use to you and its new environment, give it a few months.
When they must be handled (Such as transferring it to a travel container) wash your hands first hot soapy water, being careful to remove all traces of the soap.Gently scoop them up, and take care to fully support them with your hand, using your second hand to assure they do not fall. Wash your hands thoroughly again when you are done handling them.
Do not let your friends handle them. Remeber they absorb stuff through their skin so can get sick easily.
2007-09-20 07:42:42 · answer #1 · answered by PetWoman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dealing with NEWTS at times is suitable, yet typical dealing with isn't pronounced through rigidity. dodge severe dealing with as this could finally reason your newt to stop feeding through severe rigidity ranges. continually wash your palms thoroughly with an antibacterial cleansing soap and heat to warm water, for a minimum of 30 seconds earlier dealing with your newts and/or linked products. be helpful whilst dealing with to be careful as newts, particularly people who're unfamiliar to you, will squirm to get unfastened and by probability dropping them is conceivable. Newts' pores and skin is comfortable, and ought to actual exchange into contaminated. Newts have a skinny coating of pores and skin for secure practices, and if dealt with too generally with dry palms, could reason the removing of this protecting layer, and could generally bring about an infection. additionally, the salt out of your palms will penetrate their pores and skin. continually take care of your newts with moist palms and for short sessions of time, as their pores and skin will dry out very right now. be helpful to bathe your palms thoroughly afterwards besides.
2016-11-05 23:01:40 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your newt will not be lonely. Amphibians and reptiles can stress easily when their routine is changed, so just leave him home. They are solitary animals and will do just fine while you're at school. :)
2007-09-20 05:47:51 · answer #3 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋