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The salamanders are on the move in the direction of their natal vernal ponds. Breeding season is on the way.
Some Smokies Salamanders for your Saturday - All of these were seen and photographed on the Grotto Falls Trail off of the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail in Great Smoky National Park. To the best of my knowledge, the first 3 are all Black-bellied Salamanders (Desmognathus quadramaculatus).
After a rain these little critters come out of hiding and wander onto the pavement, often getting smashed by vehicles. I rescued this one, and led him to a safer place.
I think this is a Ravine Salamander I found under a log in the woods. I should have washed some of the dirt off of him to be sure, but he was too wiggly and I had to snap the picture quickly before his patience with me ran out.
Ok, I was totally stoked today! I've yet to see a single salamander this year and I live in the woods... Seriously, I've had no time to go looking! So I get home today and find this little guy sitting in front of my house practaclly SCREAMING "TAKE MY PICTURE"... So I did!! Lol!!
This is so much better when Viewed Large On Black.
I'm off for vacation in one more day!! I'm so excited!! I have to finishing getting ready!! I'll try to stop back tonight everyone!!
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I just made that up, but the first of the salamanders were out crossing the road to their breeding pools last night. Earlier and earlier each year - and just in time for a March snowstorm we're supposed to get tonight...
Some species of salamanders (and newts, a subfamily) lace their own skins with tetrodotoxin, an extremely potent neurotoxin (orders of magnitude more dangerous to humans than cyanide, gram for gram). I don't know if this little guy or gal is one of them, but in any case it's wise not to touch salamanders. They don't like it.
A brightly coloured Fire Salamander in the French Pyrenees.
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She turned me into a newt!
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A Fire Salamander from the forests of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Nikon D800 16-35mm @ 22mm. ISO 1600, f/11, 1/30th
Webster's Salamander (Plethodon websteri). This individual was found in South Carolina. This rare little gem is only found in a couple counties within South Carolina. This disjunct population is over 100 miles from its active range! I actually found this little guy just as it is active on a very foggy, rainy morning. Thank You for any comments. Prints can be purchased here: fineartamerica.com/featured/websters-salamander-derek-tho...
apr 15 17-129 Blackchin Red Salamander (Pseudotriton ruber schencki) family Plethodontidae is a lungless salamader, and it respires through its skin. This species is found only in the western North Carolina region. Similar in appearance to the Northern Red Salamander, but has black under chin.
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Sadly in my area there is a Spotted Salamander Migration route To vernal pools that crosses a road. Last Night (3/5/25) me and some friends went out to do some field research and Herp saving as these salamanders are not the only Herps moving to the vernal pools. (Spring Peepers, Leopard Frogs, Pickerel Frogs, Wood Frogs, American Toads, Etc.) After moving these guys across the road I had a little window for some photos.
Thanks @Brady O'Brien For the tips, tricks, and info!
Camera Setup:
Nikon SB-700 Speedlight, Nikkor 105mm Mc, Nikon Z6iii, AK Macro Diffuser.
Mushroom tongue Salamander (Bolitoglossa altamazonica) - Yasuni National Park, Ecuador
No matter how many times I find one of these neotropical salamanders I always think to myself how odd it is that they're in the trees. I'm sure some of my North American and European friends would agree. As far as I know, none of the old world salamander species are arboreal or even regularly climb instead preferring terrestrial or aquatic life styles. The same can be said of the vast majority of North American salamanders although the genus Aneides has broken the mold and often climbs. But in South America where there are only a handful of salamander species, it seems they mostly occupy the arboreal niche and can be found moving across the vegetation at night.
Many of these guys were enjoying the nice evening rain tonight! They were sitting on the outside of root systems and rock crevices on a hillside in perfect positions for pictures!
Onondaga County, NY
I was startled, but not scared when I first saw this Salamander...I just didn't know if they could jump.
April 12, 2020
On our beach hike down to the Bay, we found a few rather active red-backed salamanders (Plethodon cinereus)
Some of them were tiny!
Brewster, Massachusetts
Cape Cod - USA
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Salamanders represent the most primitive amphibian body form. Bucking the trend for biodiversity, there are many more species of salamanders in temperate regions than tropical ones. South American species are relatively few, and limited to a family of lungless salamanders like this one.
Ambystoma gracile, as found, Kirkland, King County Washington, 29 January 2015. Perhaps a paedomorphic (neotenic) individual.
I found this salamander under the hose outside and wanted to see what it would look like in IR. Much to my surprise, this seemingly opaque black salamander glowed translucent white.
Seen today in a vernal pool on the grounds of the Audubon center. Taken during the center's salamander workshop.
03-17-2018-Strawberry Plains 7D1-0047
One of my most memorable moments......finding and holding this fabulous salamander! I wish I had gotten a better macro picture but I rushed. I was worried it was uncomfortable being out of the dirt so I only snapped a couple quick shots. I'm sure it had stories to tell of the "monster" that grabbed it, washed it and made it lay on the moss for a minute. It's a wonderful world when finding a salamander can make you ecstatic :)