The Cave Salamander is a strikingly orange, spotted salamander associated with cave entrances and rocky outcrops. Despite its name, it rarely goes deep into caves. Its long prehensile tail aids climbing on cave walls.
Best time to see a Cave Salamander
The best time to see a Cave Salamander is March–June, when about 60% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 5,414 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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