..I .just want you to know about these diseases. , Thanks Stuart I didn’t know about the death rate, that’s pretty shocking. Ours seem to be doing very well, it’s only a relatively small pond, probably 5 x 3 and 2 foot deep but there are dozens of newts in there, actually the most I’ve ever seen. That might be down to the fact I’ve turned the pond pump and filter off this year and the water is more weedy. We get the odd frog too but have never had any frogspawn that I’ve seen.Agreed clever !!
Larry I keep phibs,,could I ask a couple of things of you please,use disposable gloves when handling,,use water from pond and when finished return water to pond.
Mate this is because there is are some really nasty diseases out there one called chytrid effects newts. Larry not in anyway am I saying don't play newt image making
These are grave times for amphibia........................,tis quoted as biggest global extinction since dinosaurs, a third yup 33% of all species on our planet gone last 30years or so . Larry if you know you can play and play safe with out doing unintentional damage.
All the luck,I'm off to watch the videos... It .always amazes me the ingenutiy of wildlife togs
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make him adore what mum nature gave us,he is their and our hope Have a read on Bd Chytrid and also RV Ranavirus 
,we just need to be bloody careful now so they are still there for the next gen of brit kids to play with and wonder at
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Thanks. Very pleased I got anything at all to be honest.
Cheers Stu. I’ve never seen a Great Crested in the flesh but I did know they were protected, and BIGwell done Larry. Buddy I owe you an apology,a little thing I missed you really should know....just in case...............
. Our great crested newt, GCN is much bigger and much darker than your smooth is highly protected in law . You can't even hold them. Just a little note mate. We used to have them close by here, you'll know if you are lucky enough to find one,take piccies but don't disturb don't catch don't touch . Beautiful creatures and stunning size wise when you know smooth and palmate. But yeah best keep you the right side of the law just in case you don't know
TBF I thought this might be tricky I guess you will develop techniques with time, good start though bro
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So i'll stand by that bit,but yes sorry for the editiing it caused........ my bad mate, meh it's for the right reasons nab some muslin I think that will be fine enough wash a load through it put it in food grade water bottles stuff back in pond do before toggin but probably not days before then use when you shoot I make my own vivaria . Make a tank, for toggin rather than buy .......... you might just benefit from optiwhite (low iron) glass up front might be a bit more neutral colour wise ie without the green tinge of more usual glass. simply I prefer looking at our froggies through that ,so there might be a knock on as an image maker Use phib friendly silicone if it's got mold inhibitors it will KILL THEM. The best stuff is made by soudal it's called AQ,let me check a tube for details mate if you go this route I've been at it like a sod these last days. I'm shattered now In the world of pre C19 work with silicone as a profession I know a tiny bit about using this. That suodal tack has fantastic grab. it is utterly safe for phibs some of ours must have been living here nearly 10years now in vivs made with it. But I repeat say the words and I'll make sure you have exactly the right stuff,no error room here!! Great photos - do you filter the water first or not bother?Hi Larry, I did a personal project a good few years ago with newts. Much like Niall, I set up a field studio, but in black. The only thing that I feel important to point out is that under no circumstances should you place any amphibians in fresh, chlorinated tap water - they have sensitive skin and this will cause serious stress/damage. The best thing to do is to use the same body of water where the subject is found. This will have the same parameters that it's used to. Also, if working with a small tank, make sure that you watch the temperature, especially under strong sunlight, as it will heat up quite quickly. Handle these delicate creatures with care and good luck!
