Spent little over a week in the Smoky Mountains. Had a great time running around, hiking, and of course herping....
Black Chinned Red
Jordan Red Cheeked
Big old Black Belly
Northern Water
I am not sure about this one. Anyone know if it is a Slimy? or southern Appalachian salamander? Seems more black then any Slimy I have seen....
Then we crossed over to north western NC for a few days...
Red Eft
Yonahlossee
Wellers
After spending all day looking for a Blue Ridge Spring, I ended up road crusing one on a rainy night...
2 Unknown salamanders, if anyone has any idea what they are...
Found in northwestern NC
Found near Clingmans dome...
Smoky Mountain trip
Moderator: Scott Waters
Re: Smoky Mountain trip
Nice job on finding the salamanders! I love looking for them down in GSMNP. I am always amazed by how many people are on the road and in the parking lots ... And how few there are just a few hundred yards off the road! A 10 min hike in most places and you have the place to yourself! I'm sure there are folks on this forum who know the ID of those three. I am pretty sure the first is a Northern Slimy, the second I would think either a Seal or maybe a Northern Dusky, the last looks like a Seepage to me. Thanks for posting.
Re: Smoky Mountain trip
Not sure about the Slimy - I guess the ID would depend on range. The second mystery salamander looks like a young Blackbelly to me. The last one is probably D. ocoee.