A pickerel frog was hanging out in our backyard recently. The wet May and June created a nice muddy habitat underneath our deck.
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Pickerel Frog
Wednesday, July 8th, 2009Eastern Newt Image 2
Thursday, June 11th, 2009Newts are common pets, but are toxic. You should also wash your hands after handling and never put a newt in your mouth.
Eastern Newt
Wednesday, June 10th, 2009Eastern newts may close their eyes when stressed. We spotted this one along the Appalachian Trail in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.
Slimy Salamander Image 2
Thursday, April 23rd, 2009My wife also took a picture of the slimy salamander we found underneath a rock.
Slimy Salamander
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009Last weekend, I found a black and white salamander underneath a rock when planting a cedar tree that my dad gave me. I left the rock they way I found it.
I identified the salamander as a slimy salamander using a field guide entitled Amphibians & Reptiles of the Carolinas & Virginia. I highly recommend this field guide.
