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been observed that, while D. miniatus will 

 live and thrive, if compelled to remain in the 

 water, it will try its best to escape from it 

 whenever opportunity is given. 



The Large Water Newt (Dicmyctylns toro- 

 sus) is a very interesting salamander in- 

 troduced from California. It is not nearly 

 as well known as it should be. It is aquatic 

 in its habits and altogether not unlike D. 

 viridescens, although much heavier, stronger 

 and larger, often attaining the length of 

 seven inches. Its color varies considerably 

 according to its habitat. While some are 

 very light brown above, others may be found 

 with very dark brown backs. The lower 

 side is bright yellow. 



D. torosus can be kept with such fishes as 

 are rapid in their movements, but it would 

 be rather risky to let them share the aqua- 

 rium with slower fishes, such as some of the 

 Japanese varieties, which are too clumsy to 

 escape in case the Triton should try to nib- 

 ble at their long tails. This water lizard 



