Spotted Salamanders are well-known for their annual Spring migration to vernal pools but some wait until the Fall to begin their trek back to their winter burrows. Most Spotteds migrate back to their burrows just a few days after mating, this one waited until late October to make its journey.
The Four-toed Salamander is named for having four toes on its hind feet. Most salamanders have five toes on their hind feet. They prefer areas with moss and nearby vernal pools. Their bellies are white with black flecking, an easy way to identify them for certain. They are our smallest salamander species, rarely reaching more than 3" in length,
