While creeking yesterday we found two seal salamanders that were kinda lumpy looking, almost like they were covered in blisters. Anyone have any idea what in the world this is???
First one
You could really see the problem in the feet
And the second one
What is wrong with these Seal Salamanders???
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Re: What is wrong with these Seal Salamanders???
salamander scabies?
Re: What is wrong with these Seal Salamanders???
Looks like a fungal infection to me. You should post on the main forum and see what the big brain crowd thinks
Re: What is wrong with these Seal Salamanders???
yeah I dont know. Maybe seen these photos to scott smith at DNR (I assume these are MD). I have his email if you want it.
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Cool, I will send them to Scott when I get the chance.
Re: What is wrong with these Seal Salamanders???
Mike, were any of the toes gone or nearly gone?
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Re: What is wrong with these Seal Salamanders???
No missing toes that I noticed, just very swollen and not functioning well because of it.