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Notophthalmus viridescens
Red-spotted newts dwell in small lakes, ponds, and streams or near-by wet forests. They can coexist in an aquatic environment with small, non-carnivorous fish, however, their skin secretes a poisonous substance when the newt is threatened or injured. They have a lifespan of 12 to 15 years in the wild, and may grow to 5 inches in length. The newts are a common aquarium pet, being either collected from the wild or purchased. The strikingly colored (orange) juvenile stage, which is land-dwelling, is often known as the red eft.
Bicentennial trail
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Thanks shedir!
Dez, it's getting colder here now so it's slowing the herps down a bit.
;) super cute! Our ones are so fast, just cant capture it... will soon if I keep at it!
Love it!
I hadn't noticed that Dez!
only three toes? interesting