Huge Salamander in a Dry Florida Wetland!

The first of three Two-toed Amphiumas flipped in a dry wetland in North Florida. These awesome salamanders seemed to be unfazed by the drought conditions in the region. When wetlands become completely devoid of moisture, they’re capable of aestivating and forming a mucus cocoon that retains moisture until the drought breaks. It seems the soil in this wetland currently retains enough moisture to make the fabled mucus cocoon unnecessary for the time being. Look for a full episode featuring these guys soon!

[NKFherping]

This is NOT a Caecilian. Read the description. 😁

[kevinc]

Hook him up with some high quality h2o

[Blossomthegecko]

For those wondering this is an amphiuma and it is ok to be in an environment this dry bc it will make a slimy layer outside its skin to keep it moist

[ceceliavanderbilt]

Amazing. I honestly didn't know they could get that big.

[mrnoliver]

amazing find. when you spend hrs without finds, then 💥❗️ love it, Noah!!

[Space.Face.Chase.]

I couldn’t tell if that was a snake or a salamander but it was a salamander thank god

[JackedUponMTNDEW]

Are their salamanders like that in northeastern GA?

[AguilaDeOnix]

Genuinely shocked that amphiuma is hanging on. Hate to things are going so rough in the wetlands.

[ThatOneRandomDude]

it kinda looks like a snake but knowing how funny salamanders look, yeah it's a sala for sure

[neveryawn]

Isnt that a caecilian, cuz i thought salamanders had legs and tail

[frederickthepyroraptor]

I really don’t like giant slimy things like bugs and salamanders cause it’s looks like they could just jump out of nowhere

[YogsenForfoth]

Is this native or is it yet another invasive?

[nilabhradas]

Salamander can't be found in florida

[erdrickloto]

It can be an amphibian but not a salamander; it looks like a Caecilian