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Southern Appalachian Salamander

Plethodon teyahalee

Description:

Mostly black with white flecking. They produce a very slimy substance when threatened, and it makes everything stick to you and not come off!

Habitat:

Found at a wet rock wall at night in a mostly oak/pine forest at high elevations.

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1 Comment

ThatBlueEyedGirl
ThatBlueEyedGirl 9 years ago

I know about that sticky substance! it's not pleasant. great photo

AshleyT
Spotted by
AshleyT

North Carolina, USA

Spotted on Jun 15, 2014
Submitted on Jun 30, 2014

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