AMPHIBIAN TUESDAY #57
We’re switching things up a bit! We don’t have a day devoted to our amphibian friends, so we’ll be turning Reptilian Tuesday into Amphibian Tuesday every once in a while. Today’s adventure takes us to California to find one tiny and cute amphibian! So let’s put on our hiking boots and watch our step!
MEET THE ENSANTINA SALAMANDER!
Range/Habitat: Western U.S-Canada/ forests
Diet: Carnivore: worms, ants, insects
Length: 2 ¼-3 ¼”
Conservation Status: common
Fun Facts:
- Ensantina salamanders live under leaves and logs on the forest floor.
- They have long legs.
- Ensantina salamanders’ colors vary by their habitat.
- They are nocturnal.
- Ensantina salamanders lift their tails when threatened and emit a foul secretion.
- Ensantina salamanders lay their eggs under leaves. Baby salamanders are born directly from the eggs.
Salamanders are so stinking cute! They live in all kinds of habitats! We especially think it’s cool that these little guys have a stinking defense mechanism!
The Adventures of Ellie and Edmond 
Those little guys are so cute and shiny. I wish I could lick them. Just one lick, I promise. I love foul secretions!
Hugs and cuddles,
Cupcake
Um, they might be a bit toxic too- licking them may be a bad idea :)!
They are really cute! Almost like gummy worms, but they don’t sound very tasty. There is an endangered species of salamander that lives in Barton Springs here in Austin, TX. Of course, I can’t remember its name…
Not so tasty for sure! Amphibians all over are becoming endangered mainly due to habitat loss! We must make sure those little dudes have a nice home :)!