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Plethodon cinereus
Long, about 5", slender. Looks like a snake with legs. There are two color variations of this species. One is the red striped of the back and the other is a solid dark variation known as the lead back phase. Both variations can be found in the same location.
These salamanders were found under a rock in the woods.
The salamanders have holes dug into the sides of the rock depression in to which they slid.
Spotted on Oct 18, 2012
Submitted on Oct 19, 2012
4 Comments
Hi, Maria dB.....I was being silly with my comment; the problem with the written word is that it's flat and so my nonsense came across as stuffy. I'm sorry for that. I appreciate ALL the help I get on Project Noah and hope it all continues. I want to make sure that everything I post is accurate and factual, including spelling, I apologize if I came across as snarky :( Proper spelling is very important and I'm glad of help when I it's needed. Keep it coming! One of my problems with the woods (not just at night) is that the trees still have an incredible amount of damage from last year's freak October snowstorm. Treetops and branches still hang precariously all through the area. While I'd love to explore, I do have to lean towards the more cautious side and realize it's not all that safe. Fortunately, there's a great deal of activity right around me that allows me to satisfy my need to watch nature.
Hi Elaine, I wasn't doubting your spelling, just thought you might like to know. You may find at some point that you do get brave enough to go in the woods at night; I never used to photograph after dark until moth week on Noah. :)
Thanks, Maria dB! I can spell.....but I my typing leaves much to be desired ;) I always worry about not being able to correctly spell/type the scientific name! These are interesting little creatures that I had completely forgotten reside here. I wish I was brave enough to venture into the woods at night to see their nocturnal activity but I know that's not going to happen.
Nice series! (The common name is misspelled)