RE: [vernalpool] Re: Question about 4-Toed Sals

Depends on where you are, but I'm sure both are in the Berkshires.
Marbles will be at lower elevations, 4-toes will be wherever the habitat
is appropriate probably.

Karro Frost

kfrost@neeinc.com

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Subject: [vernalpool] Re: Question about 4-Toed Sals

Hello,
So can I expect to see 4-Toed Salamanders in the Berkshires, and what
about Marbled Salamanders?
It has been interesting to see how the old wells & pools around here
recharge from groundwater at different rates.
Found a Jefferson's in one a couple of weeks ago.
Thanks,

Doug

--- In vernalpool@yahoogroups.com <mailto:vernalpool%40yahoogroups.com>
, "Mike Future" <ctherpatlas@...> wrote:
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>
> Hi Kathy
>
> Four-Toed Salamanders (Hemidactylium scutatum) are considered rare in
Massachusetts but appear widespread in the state. It is likely that they
are more common than reported, but are often overlooked due to their
secretive nature.
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> Much study is still needed on this species throughout New England.
>
> In Massachusetts, this species begins breeding in later summer, with
females holding sperm and laying eggs the following spring. Common
breeding sites are under clumps of sphagnum moss at the edge of swamps
and other wetlands within the forest ecosystem.
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> Four-toed Salamanders are associated with red maple swamps in many
portions of their range.
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> Hope this helps.
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> Mike C. VanValen
> www.1herper.tumblr.com
> Connecticut Herp Atlas Project
> Norwalk, CT
>

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