Can carnivorous plants livwe with animals

[drm1217]

I am constructing an Eastern Newt vivarium. I dont know what to plant in it, but know that I want something that would be found around their natural habitat. I remembered from biology that the reason why carnivorous plants digest insects if for the nutrients because they live in nutrient poor bogs. I looked it up and saw that the northern american bogs are where Eastern Newts live. I know really want to plant some in my vivarium, but will my newts be safe? And if they will, what plants should I plant? I only have about a 13* 5 inches of room to plant, so they need to stay relatively small. Also any pics or links to good carnivorous plant terrariums would be great.

[Pavel]

Harming the newt is not an issue -- the newt harming the cps is the question. I do not know enough about the newt and its habits.
Size of newt?
Is this type generally terrestrial or aquatic?
Are they known to be 'diggers'?
For that matter, does this newt require a cool/cold dormancy?
What kind of lighting are you planning on providing?
What kind of temps does the newt require?

This will make answering your question easier and more productive

[drm1217]

Originally Posted by Pavel

Harming the newt is not an issude -- the newt harming the cps is the question. I do not know enough about the newt and its habits.
Size of newt?
Is this type generally terrestrial or aquatic?
Are they known to be 'diggers'?
For that matter, does this newt require a cool/cold dormancy?
What kind of lighting are you planning on providing?
What kind of temps does the newt require?

This will make answering your question easier and more productive

The newt is almost solely aquatic as an adult (which the stage I will purchase it in). It is about 6 inches, and when it is on land they don't dig, just bask. If you want to breed them then you would have the temperature go down to around 50 in the winter. In the summer they like room temp. The added lighting that is needed for carnivorous plants can be tolerated. If you ask me they have similar requirements.

[Pavel]

I would recommend Drosera (sundews) as there are many small inexpensive types -- two in particular D. capensis, and D adelae. You might also try some Pinguiculas (butterworts) though personally I've never had much luck with them.

[Chu'Wuti]

The potential for the plants harming the newts depends on the plant, whether it is aquatic, and whether the newt will be crawling through it or on it. Some plants have irritating sap that can cause skin damage, and some plants may release toxins into the water. In general, plants that are safe for freshwater/tropical aquarium fish should be safe for the newts.

You can also learn more about which plants are safe for herps and which may cause problems as well as the nature of those problems here:

Edible and Harmful Plants

Good luck!

[HewesHort]

if you want to grow carnivores, stick with the drosera Pavel mentioned most pings will not tollerate salts in their water. nepenthes are the only cps that might cause harm to your newts. thats only if they get caught in the traps. small frogs are a normal prey for larger nep species, but your newt should be fine if its aquatic.