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How Long Can Newts Stay Underwater? [4 Important Factors]

June 2, 2022May 30, 2022 by Ezra
How long can newts stay underwater

Many people know that newts love to spend a lot of their time in streams, ponds, and other water bodies. During the winter, they will sometimes even hibernate at the very bottom of ponds to protect themselves from the frost. … Read more

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Are Fire Belly Newts Poisonous to Humans or Pets?

May 27, 2022May 27, 2022 by Ezra

Fire belly newts, (sometimes called Fire-Bellied Newts) are originally from Asia and are one of the most popular non-native newts kept as pets in the United States. These newts are actually two different species, but they are so similar that … Read more

Categories Fire Belly Newts

Spotted Salamander Eggs: Facts & Identification (+ Pictures)

May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 by Ezra

Like most salamanders, spotted salamanders (sometimes called yellow-spotted salamanders) reproduce by laying eggs. These eggs are laid in the water and attached to twigs, grass, or other vegetation just slightly below the surface of the water. Many spotted salamanders may … Read more

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How Long Can Salamanders Stay Underwater? [4 Factors]

May 23, 2022May 22, 2022 by Ezra
How long can salamanders stay underwater

We all know that salamanders love to spend a lot of their time in or around streams, ponds, or other water bodies. During the breeding season, it is common to see hundreds of salamanders migrating to ponds where they can … Read more

Categories Salamanders

Are Eastern Red-Spotted Newts Poisonous to Humans or Pets?

June 21, 2022May 19, 2022 by Ezra
Are eastern newts poisonous

Eastern newts (sometimes called eastern red-spotted newts) are found across much of the eastern united states and up into Canada. These newts are easy to identify by their olive-green coloration and the black-bordered red spots along their back. But are … Read more

Categories Eastern Newts

Are Blue-Spotted Salamanders Poisonous to Humans or Pets?

May 18, 2022 by Ezra
Are blue-spotted salamanders poisonous?

Blue-spotted salamanders are colorful amphibians found in the United States and Canada. These salamanders are easily identifiable by the beautiful bluish-white spots and flecks on their bluish-black skin. You may have seen one of these salamanders and wondered if they … Read more

Categories Blue-spotted salamanders
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