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RED-SPOTTED NEWT
Notophtalmus viridescens viridescens
Newts are pretty interesting. They start off as an aquatic juvenile and then phase into their land phase which are called efts. During this time their skin is toxic and can even be harmful to humans if ingested or if they come into contact with open cuts. Then, they phase back to the water, but dont develop gills. They do change color again, to more of a green or grey with a yellow body. They mate in the water and eventually die.
They are pretty darn cute throughout most of their lifecycles. One strong memory I have of these is sitting next to a small vernal pool on my honeymoon with my wife watching the newts slowly bob to the surface.
Notophtalmus viridescens viridescens
Newts are pretty interesting. They start off as an aquatic juvenile and then phase into their land phase which are called efts. During this time their skin is toxic and can even be harmful to humans if ingested or if they come into contact with open cuts. Then, they phase back to the water, but dont develop gills. They do change color again, to more of a green or grey with a yellow body. They mate in the water and eventually die.
They are pretty darn cute throughout most of their lifecycles. One strong memory I have of these is sitting next to a small vernal pool on my honeymoon with my wife watching the newts slowly bob to the surface.
