Wanted Eastern Spotted Newts

[TimsPond]

I am hoping to introduce some Eastern Spotted Newts to my Northern Virginia backyard pond. Eastern Spotted Newts are native to the area, so I expect it is acceptable to introduce them.

Thanks,
Tim

 

[GBBUDD]

Go to jersey turn over any down and dead tree rotting away and you'll find them

 

[Stephen Noble]

Tim,
I would contact the Virginia DWR. They have centers all over your area and I am sure a biologist can assist.

Contact Us

Contact information for the local Department of Wildlife Resource locations allowing for comments and complaints to be made

dwr.virginia.gov

 

[TimsPond]

Tim,
I would contact the Virginia DWR. They have centers all over your area and I am sure a biologist can assist.

Contact Us

Contact information for the local Department of Wildlife Resource locations allowing for comments and complaints to be made

dwr.virginia.gov

Thanks, that's a good idea.

 

[brokensword]

Tim,
I would contact the Virginia DWR. They have centers all over your area and I am sure a biologist can assist.

Contact Us

Contact information for the local Department of Wildlife Resource locations allowing for comments and complaints to be made

dwr.virginia.gov

awwww, Stephen; it would have been more entertaining to have him do a roadtrip; think of all the pics! On another note; can you visualize GB bringing home an armload of newts on his Hog? Whatcha think, @GBBUDD ?

 

[BKHpondcritters]

If you build/have built a hospitable habitat for them in your pond, you won't need to source newts. They will find you (just like all the other native critters that flock to our backyard ponds) I don't see the newts very often, but.... yes, they are there (and provide the occasional sighting which thrills me to no end!)

 

[TimsPond]

Nice! Let me know if you have any to spare! I have been out searching all of our local water sources and no newts locally.

 

[TimsPond]

I did used to get spotted salamanders in my old pond, hoping they find my new pond again in the Spring.

 

[BKHpondcritters]

The newts & salamanders are such shy little creatures my sightings are few & far between, but I know they're there. I hope some find you before too long. Beautiful pond!

 

[Annimalcrackers]

Beautiful creatures, I prefer frogs they eat the koi eggs, population control.