Cynops orientalis

Alternative names

 * Fire Belly Newt, ,

Origin

 * This amphibian originates from the rivers of South-east Asia.

Sexing

 * Unknown

Tank compatibility

 * Fire Belly Newts are best kept in species tanks. They have very specific needs and will eat whatever they can fit in their mouths. They can also excrete a toxin from glands by their head which could harm other creatures. They are most definitely not compatible with other creatures that require a tropical environment.

Diet

 * Will take most amphibian/reptile prepared foods, the food should not be wider than the width of their head to avoid serious feeding problems. They may also accept bloodworm, commercially-raised crickets and other invert foods. Live foods should be gut loaded before they're fed to the Newt.

Feeding regime

 * Feed every other day or every day

Environment Specifics

 * Bogwood or some other perch should be provided so the animal can climb out of the water to sun themselves. They are coldwater creatures and will not tolerate temperatures above . They do require filtered aquaria as they can be quite messy, however, they will not tolerate strong currents.

Behaviour

 * Likes to spend the day warming up in the light above water and will spend the night in the aquarium.

Identification

 * Fire belly newts have a black body with black spotted red belly, hence its name.