The Spotted Salamander is a large, secretive mole salamander recognized by its bright yellow spots on dark blue-black skin. It emerges on the first warm rainy nights of late winter to breed in vernal pools.
Best time to see a Spotted Salamander
The best time to see a Spotted Salamander is March–April, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 31,941 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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