Pine barrens herping 5/29

[dragoncjo]

Here are some pics from burlington county and atlantic from 5/29
Marble salamander

Red salamander

Just barely a quarter size painted turtle

Adult female digging her nest to lay eggs,

 

[james ungehajer]

Real nice pics Chris. Thanks for sharing. Any update on the poacher creeps ? Hopefully in the very near future you put them out of business.

 

[NJSnakeMan]

once again, those are some great salamanders that very few actually see in the pine barrens

 

[dragoncjo]

Both were lifers for me and Bob H. but I must admit this was the first time I've ever looked for them. Marbleds may be one of the coolest looking amphibians I've seen.

 

[bobpbx]

Chris, you staged him on the sphagnum moss right? He had to been under something first. I am unfamiliar with their habitat, but I am sure I have never seen one, especially not on moss.

 

[dragoncjo]

Bobbleton staged her on some moss, she was found under a pile of shingles. They are a very cool looking amphibian.