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Quick answer
Odd-coloured amphibians usually turn out to be healthy, native
species that have unusual colouring.
Further information
The UK's amphibians are much more variable in their colouration
than is often thought. This can sometimes make identification
difficult but does mean that whatever you've seen is likely to
be a healthy, native species rather than anything that's ill or
exotic.
Smooth newts, for example, can appear orange, cream or pale
green; these are natural genetic variations in the population.
Unless the newt seems otherwise unhealthy, it's unlikely to be
anything to worry about. If you're concerned the newt is ill or
suffering, please contact a local vet or wildlife hospital.
Native
newts.
Non-native
newts.
I've
found an ill newt.
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