not even sure about order
Not what I wanted to find today. The water was lower than I had ever seen it at this creek. Found this dead adult stuck on a twig about 5 yards down steam from a rock I had seen the same red under several times. Appeared to be the same individual. Gaping wound on tail. This is the only adult I've ever seen here, but saw the observation of another dead adult a week ago by @vaughnmoore at this location. Anyone know what's happening here? Just low moisutre levels?
I've also seen several fair-sized larvae reds here, but I doubt they survived the low water :(
DOR, I tried to hide most of the graphic stuff.
By-catch under permit from ADCNR for herp research. Captured in snake box.
Can anyone make a more specific identification?
under cover object
Appears to have fallen out of a tree, I'm going to put it in a safe spot. It rattles when gently moved. Update: It emerged 5/19!!