Not too long ago, I blogged about Sugar Bear making friends with a little snake last summer while we were camping. She is quite the animal lover. She was quick to find another little creature to examine that day. 
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Camera Critters~ Hello! What's Newt?
Growing up, both Hubby and I recall playing with these little creatures as well. Hubby did inform me that if eaten, these little buggers are quite poisonous. We decided that it was safe to let her play with them as long as she didn't lick them, and we washed her hands thoroughly afterwards.
She was obsessed with them. She caught a total of four of these newts, and named a few of them. Tiger.....and ummmmm....I can't remember. She is asleep right now, or I'd ask her. Sugar has a memory like an elephant. I'm sure she could tell me the names.
As with the snake, I had to remind her a few times that the creature was not a toy, and should just be held, and admired....not flown like a rocket.....
taught a little dance.....
or hung by the neck!
She would do a great job for awhile, then lose her mind for a minute and do something silly. The tail was a bit irresistible at times.
But mostly she just wanted to love them to death.
After reading a bit more about them, I am feeling rather lucky she didn't have a reaction to them. I just know that as a kid neither hubby or I had any trouble, and I am certain we didn't have an obsessed mother scrubbing our hands afterward. I am undecided as to whether I'll ever let her play with them again. Experience tells me it is okay, but WOW what if something really did happen. I shutter even thinking about it.
Have a great Sunday.
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Geez, what kind of reaction could she have?? Cute photos...the newt probably didn't think so, but really...can a newt think? Sugar cute as always! :)
Those are very fun and creative photos of your daughter and her friend, the Newt.
Awww... those are the sweetest photos I have seen in such a long time! I am a huge fan of nature and its little creatures!
Congrats!
~Michele~
(Hugz)
I love that she's not afraid of the creatures! That last photo is just too adorable.
Marvellous so cute, an the calrity on those pics is excellent
I had no idea those where actually called Newts. I thought that was a salamander or water dog at least that's what I called them when I was Sugars age. LOL My brother and I would catch them all the time too. I adore these pictures, great shots Corey.
I have one of those kids, too! Even at 14 he still enjoys being outside finding anything that crawls or flies.
Those are great pictures. There is one in particular where Sugarbear's eyes are so brilliant and lit up!
She had FUN! I'm not sure the newt would say the same thing, but I'll bet she always remember the fun she had.
Love the snaps. Better Sugar than I, though. I'm deathly afraid of cold-blooded critters...you wouldn't have to wait for any kind of allergic reaction from me, since I'd be passed out from just looking at the thing!
The Dancing Newt picture is priceless!
I can't imagine how I've avoided having a newt.
I am loving the dancing newt! Too cute.
Fantastic photos! My second daughter is the same way. We always have critters hanging out!
the colors are amazing. Great shots!
I want to raise my daughter not to fear creepy crawlies too! So far, so good! I just wished I lived more near them, like you do!
at newt is one cute little dude! I didn't know they're dangerous either - but no chance of my daughter touching one anyway, LOL. Love SB's rosy little sun kissed cheeks!
Now what a great venture that was!
Haha, I love that you let her play with it... and that she's ok. ... and that she made it dance and totally really did want to love it to DEATH. LOL My girl would be the same way.
I have to constantly remind her not to squeeze her kitty that she just loves so much!
Great photos, btw!!
Sometimes I think it's hard for kids not to love animals, insects, whatever their current crush is on to death. :) It's a cute series of pictures and I'm glad she didn't suffer any reactions to playing with the newt. We don't have anything like that around here.
Hee hee, is it bad that I laughed at the dancing newt? I used to love playing with them as a kid. They're so cute.
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