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Are Red Salamanders Poisonous to Humans or Pets? [Answered]

September 13, 2022September 8, 2021 by Ezra
Northern Red Salamander Photo by: Peter Paplanus/flickr

Red salamanders are strikingly beautiful amphibians found in the eastern united states. These salamanders are bright red and have extensive black spotting on the back and sides, hence their name. But are red salamanders poisonous?  Red salamanders produce a milky … Read more

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