Hi Jessica,
In general, I agree with Carol, but I also think that tolerance for captivity varies widely among species. I see eastern newts in beaver ponds and farm ponds everywhere. I suspect they can tolerate a wider range of living conditions that other species, and could handle living in a tank for a while. I'm no expert, but maybe someone here could recommend how to keep some newts in such a way that their lives are not impacted to heavily.
~Doug
--- In vernalpool@yahoogroups.com, "KestrelE" <kestreleducation@...> wrote:
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> Hello, I am looking for gray tree frogs and / or eastern newts who could be residents of a middle school science classroom from soon until mid - June. We are doing some vernal pool and general ecosystem studies. I have experience caring for these. Not sure if I need an educational permit, as well. Does anyone know of anywhere I can find these, or do you have some you could allow my classroom to hold onto until June? If it's better, we can keep them permanently or release them to site of capture after the school year is over, all depending on situation and what is best for the animals. There are no non native animals in the classroom and the amphibians will not be handled by students, only observed.
> Thanks,
> Jessica
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