"Daniel Morrow" wrote in message
om...
Thanks for the information guys - are red bellied fire newts tropical
(i.e. what temperature do they need and what is their range?)? I must
say I am very disappointed about my slim pickings options I have for
turtles according to you guys. I'm not saying any of you are wrong but
man - turtle size, salmonella, turtle waste products.... I just wanted
to have three turtles in my 55 gallon tank and someone special to me
was looking forward to them. I wouldn't have minded it if the turtles
munched on the fish some though. Oh well, better I find out this way
for sure so I give all of you a genuine thanks and will check out
rec.pets.herp . Later and please let me know about them newts - ok?
Thanks.

Just FYI, and not to discourage... Newts also have the potential to be
carriers or salmonella. This is true for all reptiles. I was thinking of
creating a fire newt tank but they are notorious escape artists and I have
cats. I didn't want to take the small risk that something may happen.

Mar
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"I meant," said Ipslore, bitterly,"what is there in this world that makes
living worthwhile?"

Death thought about it.
"Cats," he said eventually, "Cats are nice."

-Terry Pratchett, 'Sourcery'