Northern two-lined Salamander [Eurycea bislineata]

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[Nitrile], 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]

One of my favorite salamander places. Tioga County, Pa. 12-7-23. These springs and seeps do not freeze as the hold a constant temperature. They are a special habitat for many salamanders and other creatures who depened on these wet areas, and I am always disinfected and wear nitrile gloves exploring these special places. Northern Spring, Allegheny Mountain Dusky, Northern Two line salamanders and their larvae, and a whole host of others creatures call these places home. lets protect these fragile areas!

Northern Two Lined Salamander [Eurysea bislineata]. Perry County, Pa. 10-21-23

The beautiful pattern on the side of a Nothern Two Lined Salamander [Eurycea bislineata] with a Northern Spring Salamander [Gyrinophilus porphyriticus]. Perry County, Pa. 10-21-23

Northern Two Lined Salamander [Eurysea bislineata]. Perry County, Pa. 10-21-23

From top Northern Dusky Salamander [Desmognathus fuscus], Northern Two Lined Salamander [Eurysea bislineata], Northern Spring Salamander [Gyrinophilus porphyriticus]. Perry County, Pa. 10-21-23

A tiny Northern Two Lined Salamander larva found in December in Tioga County, Pa. 12-8-22 [Eurycea bislineata], notice it has a bite mark on its tail, most likely from another larva.

Northern Two Lined Salamander larva found in December in Tioga County, Pa. 12-8-22 [Eurycea bislineata]

Northern Two Lined Salamander [Eurycea bislinata]. Dauphin County, Pa. 10-21-22

Northern two-lined Salamander larva [Eurycea bislineate]. Coos County, N.H. 7-14-21. Notice the flattened aquatic tail for a temporary life in water. It can take several years for this salamander to metamorphose to land.

Northern Two Lined Salamander and larvae [Eurycea bislineata].Tioga County,Pa.12-12-20.Late on a December day.

Northern Two Lined Salamander [Eurycea bislineata].Tioga County,Pa.12-12-20

Northern Two Lined larvae [Eurycea bislineata].Tioga County,Pa.12-12-20

The tiniest lava I have ever photographed [above and below pictures],when first caught in my small net I thought it was a insect larva of some kind,only as big as my thumbnail!It was a great opportunity to try my new extension tube.The tiny feet and toes are amazing. Nature is so wonderful and amazing.Northern Two Lined Salamander [Eurycea bislineata].Tioga County,Pa.9-17-20

Northern Spring Salamander [Gyrinophilus porphyriticus] larva [largest],with Northern Two-lined Salamander [Eurycea bislineata] larvae.Tioga County,Pa.7-3-20.Spring Salamander larvae can take up to five years to mature.

Northern Two-lined salamander larvae at different stages of growth,A larvae will keep its gills for up to three years and prowl the the stream beds in search of prey.Tioga County,Pa.7-3-20 [Eurycea bislineata]

Northern two-lined Salamander larva.Coos County,N.H.9-8-18.You can see it's heart beating.

Northern two-lined Salamander [Eurycea bislineata] larvae.Coos County,N.H.,9-15-18.Soon ready to leave the water,in this case a small stream.Gills are gone,and they have their adult coloration.A larvae will keep its gills for up to three years and prowl the the stream beds in search of prey.

Northern-Two lined salamander larvae [Eurycea bislineata].Dauphin County,Pa.4-10-19

The beautiful Northern-Two-Lined salamander [Eurycea bislineata].Dauphin County,Pa.3-26-18

A juvenile [larvae] Northern two-lined Salamander [Eurycea bistlinerta].Coos County,N.H. 9-8-17.

A Northern two-lined Salamander larva [Eurycea bistlinerta].Coos County,N.H. 9-8-17.A larvae will keep its gills for up to three years and prowl the the stream beds in search of prey.

Northern Two-lined Salamander [Eurycea bislinerta].Dauphin County,10-17-17

Northern two-lined Salamander [Eurycea bislineata].Coos County,N.H.9-8-17

Northern two-lined Salamander [Eurucea bislineata].Dauphin County,6-19-17

Northern two-lined Salamander [Eurycea bislineata].Schuylkill County,11-12-16

Two different Northern two-lined Salamanders [Eurycea bislineata].Coos County,N.H.,9-5 & 9-14-16

Eurycea bislineata.Coos County,N.H.,9-5-16

Eurycea bislineata.Coos County,N.H.,9-14-16