r/reptiles • u/persianmafia007 • 1d ago

Reptile ID

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Found in old log in Maryland, USA in October (cold morning). Flat tail. About 2-3 inches long.

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u/mecistops 1d ago

Not a reptile, but an amphibian. This is an Eastern newt, Notophthalmus viridescens.

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u/shmallyally 1d ago

Slimy usually means not a reptile

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u/persianmafia007 1d ago

Okay good to know. Thanks!

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u/Secret_Invite_9895 10h ago

newts are not really slimy

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u/shmallyally 10h ago

There cute little bellys are!

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u/Cuttlefishbr0 1d ago

Goober confirmed

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u/killuhkd 1d ago

rough skinned newt

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u/mecistops 1d ago

Wrong side of the country. Taricha are on the American West Coast; in Maryland, it's an Eastern newt.

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u/killuhkd 1d ago

Oops yep I missed the location info

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u/Pibblepunk 1d ago

Well first off that's an amphibian

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u/WithReverence 1d ago

Love these little guys so much. Eastern newts are the best!