Some Newt Photos

[Dan F]

Just a few photos of Rough Skinned Newts (Taricha granulosa).

These are some amazing amphibians. The two photos on land were taken on a barren slope hundreds of yards from any water. The swimming newt was in a huge reservoir (35,000 acres, 300'+ deep). The newt I caught fishing was in a small farm pond next to my house. They're everywhere!

The only thing that eats them are Garter Snakes, they are immune to the Newt's toxins.

 

[Jory]

that must keep their numbers up. i want one.
what were you using as bait in the bottom picture?

 

[Dan F]

that must keep their numbers up. i want one.
what were you using as bait in the bottom picture?

I agree, I'm sure their toxicity has a major role in their abundance.

I was using half a nightcrawler for bait. I've caught tons of them and they almost never actually get hooked - They just clamp down on the worm and don't let go!

 

[duke33]

The one in the last photo looks huge.

 

[Nic]

used to see alot of them when i was younger... cool photos

 

[Dan F]

used to see alot of them when i was younger... cool photos

I like the first one.

 

[Gr8KarmaSF]

I wish newts were found where i live...

Dan - would you please send one for my classroom?

 

[Dan F]

I wish newts were found where i live...

Dan - would you please send one for my classroom?

Anything for you, Mr. Karma!

 

[proaquatics]

nice cali newt

 

[Dan F]

nice cali newt

They are actually Rough-Skinned Newts, aka Oregon Newt (Taricha granulosa). The California Newt (Taricha torosa) is VERY similar, but supposedly has eyes that bulge out more. The definitive difference is in the arrangement of the teeth.