Western slimy salamander facts for kids
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The western slimy salamander is a cool amphibian that lives only in the United States. It's also called the whitethroat slimy salamander or white-throated slimy salamander because of its throat color. You can find these salamanders in two main areas: one from Missouri to Oklahoma and Arkansas, and another in south-central Texas.
What Does the Western Slimy Salamander Look Like?
Western slimy salamanders are usually black. They have small white spots, like speckles, all over their bodies. Sometimes, these speckles can turn into bigger white patches along their sides. They also have large, round eyes and long tails.
How Does the Western Slimy Salamander Live?
These salamanders are mostly active at night. This means they are nocturnal. During the day, they like to hide under rocks or other things on the ground. They prefer places that are moist and have lots of trees.
Western slimy salamanders are quite shy. They usually stay away from areas where people are often found. They need places with high humidity, which means the air has a lot of moisture.
Reproduction and Life Cycle
Female western slimy salamanders lay their eggs in damp, safe spots. What's interesting is that these salamanders do not have a water-dwelling larval stage. This means their young do not live in water like tadpoles do for frogs.
