Northern Spring Salamander [Gyrinophilus porphyriticus] 2
Please remember while out herping in Pennsylvania you need to have a current fishing license and please please remember to follow decontamination procedures as not to spread germs,diseases and unwanted fungus to these important areas!If you not willing do follow these procedures,you should not be out!I personally always wear protective gloves,even if I don't handle salamanders and I do try to never touch them.I also spray myself [boots,waders,gloves,net,photographic tank...] with a chlorhexidine solution.
[Chlorhexidine, is a disinfectant and antiseptic that is used for skin disinfection]
[Chlorhexidine, is a disinfectant and antiseptic that is used for skin disinfection]
Northern Spring Salamander [Gyrinophilus porphyriticus].Tioga County,Pa.12-11-20
A beautiful Northern Spring Salamander on a cold 30 degree day in Tioga County,Pa.12-11-20 [Gyrinophilus porphyriticus]
Northern Spring Salamander larva [Gyrinophilus porphyriticus].Tioga County,Pa.9-16-20.Spring Salamander larvae can take up to five years to reach adulthood.
Northern Spring Salamander larva [Gyrinophilus porphyriticus].Tioga County,Pa.9-16-20.Spring Salamander larvae can take up to five years to reach adulthood.Notice the recent bite mark on its tail,from an unknown predator,most likely another larvae.