Question: Identifying help

[tcbemis]

Hi there! We had some what we thought were frogs eggs brought into my classroom in May. Turns out they're salamander larvae from the Southern Tier of New York State. The are doing great, we've had them roughly 6 weeks now. They're eating blood worms and whatever they find in the pond water. We really didn't expect them to do so well! We haven't lost a single one! I brought them home to finish raising.

My question is... We don't know what they are, and would like to start thinking about the best habitat to set up for them soon. We're thinking that they're spotted sallies? I'm hoping my pictures work! Thank you so much!

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[tcbemis]

I should add, they're spotty/ mottled, with some yellowish spots appearing, very light colored underside.

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[tcbemis]

Do you need better pics? Too young to identify?

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[Asevernnnn]

Maybe Ambystoma maculatum? Clearer pictures would help though

 

[tcbemis]

That's about the best we've been able to get. Right now we have them in those plastic critter carriers and the sides are not the clearest. So I hope that helps!

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[Dyelon]

Although I am not an expert, my best guess would be Ambystoma maculatum, the Yellow Spotted Salamander. Hope that helps!

 

[tcbemis]

Thanks Dyelon, that's what we think too! There's one with developing yellow circles...

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