what in the heck is this
http://www.cobaltbluefilms.com/mystery.jpg
I assume this is some sort of salamander? Just saw it scampering across the bottom of my new 400 gallon pond this morning. I am in Zone 20 (Souther California Valley). The pond is only 3 months old so I am very surprised to see anything but the fish i put in there. So is this a bad thing or a good thing? Any concerns I should have, especially with Koi? What will become of it? Thanks to all for any info Carl -- -- http://www.cobaltbluefilms.com |
what in the heck is this
Can't be sure, but it looks like something I once bought and put in my
aquarium . . . they called it a Mudpuppy. I believe it is a type of salamander. I'm so jealous, I would love for uninvited guests to start visiting my ponds, but I think the natural brook behind my house is too much competition for my pond. The only visitor I ever had in 3 years was a snake. :( Sue "Carl Beyer" wrote in message ... http://www.cobaltbluefilms.com/mystery.jpg I assume this is some sort of salamander? Just saw it scampering across the bottom of my new 400 gallon pond this morning. I am in Zone 20 (Souther California Valley). The pond is only 3 months old so I am very surprised to see anything but the fish i put in there. So is this a bad thing or a good thing? Any concerns I should have, especially with Koi? What will become of it? Thanks to all for any info Carl -- -- http://www.cobaltbluefilms.com |
what in the heck is this
It looks like a red spotted newt.
They live on land and come to the water to breed. So more may show up ;-) They feed on insects, insect larvae, worms, tadpoles, tiny fish. Ponders are of great benefit to the amphibian community and visa versa ;-) k30a |
what in the heck is this
it's not a mudpuppy, mudpuppies don't leave the water to roam. Looks like
asalamander has decided to use your pond as breeding place. If he of she gets a partner you should see babies soon. dofficult to call the species name from the photo. maybe a slimy salamander (yes that is a species even though they all are sliny) Moon remove nospam from e-mail to send to me, I grow trees in aquariums like bonsai. I breed dwarf crayfish, great for planted community tanks. If you can get me a shovelnose sturgeon fingerling (Scaphirhynchus platorynchus) no wild caught please, contact me |
what in the heck is this
It looks like a red spotted newt. They live on land and come to the water to breed. So more may show up ;-) a newt was my thought as well. |
what in the heck is this
A salamander. I am jealous as heck! Enjoy! On Tue, 27 May 2003 10:49:31 -0700, Carl Beyer wrote: http://www.cobaltbluefilms.com/mystery.jpg I assume this is some sort of salamander? Just saw it scampering across the bottom of my new 400 gallon pond this morning. I am in Zone 20 (Souther California Valley). The pond is only 3 months old so I am very surprised to see anything but the fish i put in there. So is this a bad thing or a good thing? Any concerns I should have, especially with Koi? What will become of it? Thanks to all for any info Carl |
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