My Cat brought in a salamander last night from the marsh and I am trying to save it before I put it back. I can't figure out what species it is., it have five wire thin toes on each leg and three yellow stripes down it's black back which turn blue as they reach what's left of his tail. I live in Delaware, Any ideas?
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mystery salamander
fivetoes
Jun 21, 2010 07:01 PM
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CG
Jun 24, 2010 01:45 PM
Not too familiar with Delaware herps, but sounds like a lizard. Newts/salamanders have 4 toes on the front and 5 on the back, and the toes on salamanders are generally not described as wire-like.
bskinner88
Jun 26, 2010 04:48 AM
It did sound like a Two-lined, but CG had it right. It is most likely a Eumeces fasciatus, the Five-Lined skink.
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tspuckler
Jun 28, 2010 02:44 PM
You guys are right - he sent me a photo via e-mail and it's a five-lined skink.
Tim
Tektum
Oct 13, 2010 08:33 AM
It's a Five Lined skink. Not a salamander at all, but a lizard.
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