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Taricha granulosa
Salamander was my guess but now I know better approx. 6" long Brown back and bright orange belly.
Northern oregon, backyard swimming pool
After we removed the winter cover and drained the pool we found many of these critters amongst the green slim and pine needles. Thanks Liam. this guy definitely had rough skin, and little known to me to be Poisonous, must have been my lucky day.
I agree with your ID. I don't think California newts occur that far north, and red-bellied newts are in coastal forests, mostly in California.
Spotted on Jun 25, 2013
Submitted on Jun 27, 2013
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