[Vivexx]

Can you mix different kinds of newts together? I've been considering getting some I've had dart frogs and snakes, lizards. I'm just begging to research so I figured I'd ask someone with some expertise

 

[Ed]

No, see Skin-eating fungus Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans threatens to wipe out salamanders worldwide : SCIENCE : Tech Times for one reason to avoid it.

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[aspidites73]

Fortunately for you your first response was from one of the few experts here! Close thread before someone throws in a baited line!

Can you mix different kinds of newts together? I've been considering getting some I've had dart frogs and snakes, lizards. I'm just begging to research so I figured I'd ask someone with some expertise

 

[aspidites73]

Is using different species going to raise the risk of Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans transmission higher than what would be seen in sourcing the same species from multiple breeders? Wouldn't PCR testing all but eliminate the risk of B. salamandrivorans transmission in both aforementioned examples?


Disclaimer: I concur with No as the answer to the op's question

No, see Skin-eating fungus Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans threatens to wipe out salamanders worldwide : SCIENCE : Tech Times for one reason to avoid it.

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Ed

 

[ameratsnake]

These type of fungus are a nightmare come true.