Are Slimy Salamanders Poisonous, Dogs, or Cats?

Are slimy salamanders poisonous?

Slimy salamanders are mediumly sized amphibians found throughout much of the eastern united states. These salamanders are easy to identify by their black bodies with numerous, well-scattered white spots on the back and sides. But are slimy salamanders poisonous? Slimy salamanders are mildly poisonous. They release a poisonous slime from glands on their skin to … Read more

Do Salamanders Lay Eggs?

Do salamanders lay eggs?

When the winter ends and the warmer spring temperatures come, salamanders and other amphibians will emerge from their overwintering spots, and head to the water to breed. But do salamanders lay eggs? Most salamander species lay eggs in the water and attach them to submerged vegetation near the water surface. However, some salamanders such as … Read more

How Do Salamanders Breathe?

How do salamanders breathe?

Salamanders are amphibians, which means they live part of their lives in water, and part on land. But have you ever wondered how salamanders breathe in each of these unique environments? Salamanders breathe either through their gills, lungs, or skin and thin membranes in their mouth and throat. Most salamanders start their lives with gills … Read more

What Do Salamander Eggs Look Like? (+ Pictures

What salamander eggs look like

When the winter ends, and the warm and wet spring weather comes, salamanders emerge from hibernation and migrate to ponds to mate and lay their eggs. But what do salamander eggs look like?  Salamander eggs look somewhat like frogs eggs. They are laid in masses and attached to submerged plants near the water surface. Unlike … Read more

Are Newts Poisonous to Dogs? [Fully Answered]

Are newts toxic to dogs?

Dogs are natural predators, so it is common for them to chase and catch smaller animals in their mouths. Sometimes, these “smaller animals” may include certain species of newts. But are newts poisonous to dogs? All newts produce toxic skin secretions that can be very irritating or even lethal when ingested by a dog. This … Read more