CaudateJake (Jake Scott)

Haven’t been here in a hot minute, but I’ll give it another go. A recent trip to the UK for a wedding resulted in this Common European Adder (Vipera berus berus). Of course one must fit in cool herps while filling other obligations. #sidequest

Thank you! Yeah it is a robust (by comparison to some Batrachoseps) species. It took some twisting and turning, but I did manage to get on base.

The Arguello Slender Salamander - Batrachoseps wakei has one of the smallest known ranges of any salamander in North America. It is only known from 2 wind-beaten, sandy & coastal areas on the well protected Vandenberg Space Force Base.
Getting permission to enter is half the battle.

I Just finished my solo Salifornia trip and I am whooped! 2800 miles of driving only within California and 19 species of salamander. This was supposed to be mainly a Batrachopalooza (Batrachoseps) trip, but right place, right time and I got to see my highlight Cali Tiger Salamander.

I'm no expert on love, but I know one thing, Valentine's Day is here and I'm going to share whatever love I can muster. So Happy Valentine's Dusky Salamander Day!

These salamanders get around on ‘lakes of blood’ Controlling blood flow to their toes may help the amphibians stick to, and unstick from, their surroundings

Scientists discover some salamanders control the flow of the blood in their toes when climbing and moving

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The Pascagoula Dusky Salamander (Desmognathus pascagoula) was described and split from the closely related (and also recently described) Valentine's Dusky Salamander (D. valentinei) in 2022 after comprehensive genetic and morphological analysis (Pyron et al.).

The Western Dwarf Salamander (Eurycea paludicola) was originally described in 1947 by Myron Mittleman, but was subsequently synonymised with E. quadridigitatus. In 2017 Kenny Wray et al performed a thorough revalidation of the E. quadridigitatus complex and resurrected E. paludicola

A fantastic adult Southern Red Salamander (Pseudotriton ruber vioscai) from a seep fed swamp in southern Mississippi. These salamanders prefer to inhabit low order streams with a plentiful of decaying organic material.

Really appreciate it man.

Fidget, you were my world. You were never a pet, you were always family. A special piece of my puzzle and I will forever miss your little face. RIP Fidgy Fidge.

Scott Bar is a small community and river in extreme north-central California, only loogie spitting distance from the Oregon demarcation. Scott Bar is also a salamander that is eponymously named for this region and where I found the one pictured here. This is Plethodon asupak.

The Cedros Island Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma cerroense) is found in central Baja California as well as the namesake island, from which the type specimen was described. This individual was found on a cool morning on the mainland.

Jemez Mountains Salamander exists only at elevations above 7,200 feet in the Jemez Mountains of northern New Mexico. Unfortunately, this species faces many threats to their survival. In 2011 and 2013 greater than 60% of the Valles Caldera and surrounding area burned. So, it’s a special treat to see.

Hey hey. New arrival. Was on the waiting list for 8 months.

Torre de Guatel Arboreal Alligator Lizard Abronia meledona) is an endangered species that is endemic to the high elevation (2200-2660 meters) pine and oak forests of Southeastern Guatemala. I don’t think I controlled my emotions/expletives very well when I first spotted this lizard.

For sure, let’s do it!

Total sh*t show over there for sure. The slow start and invite only for Bsky is definitely making it hard for people. I sent my email for an invite code 8 months ago and just got it yesterday. We’ll see.

Thanks man. Thought it couldn’t possibly be any worse that “X”

Thank you!! Man, I really hope this is the place. “X” is just a freakin mess!

First post.
The Reticulate Collared Lizard (Crotaphytus reticulatus) only exists in Texas and northeastern Mexico along the Rio Grande/South Texas Plain south of the Balcones Escarpment.
In this photo the collared lizard sits next to an endangered Sand-dollar Cactus - (Astrophytum asterias).