Rare Newt ?

[Earthpeace]

Hi everyone
Do any of you know what this newt is? Is it rare?
We have alot of them around us, I hand reared some from eggs once. This one has taken up residence in our bathroom. :D Not joking we have all sorts living in are bathroom tree frogs, these newts,slugs :eek: , snails, mice and shrews.
We don't mind sharing are bathroom with nature too much, you just have to watch your step. :D

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[JonnyP]

I reckon (by looking in my book) that is a marbled newt, triturus marmoratus, and if it is, you are in western France. It doesn't say if it is rare or not.........

[Silverback]

Yup tis indeed Triturus Marmoratus you lucky person they are beautiful :) That one looks like a male as they have a low crest where as the females have a nice orange stripe running down the spine - in case you hadn't guessed I am a keen herpetologist loving all things scaly and slippery with the exception of my ex wife :D

[Earthpeace]

Thanks for that info guys, I least I know want they are :D