It would be an eastern newt, as I'm in Ohio. I have many vernal pools I observe Ambystoma at but no newts yet.

Ohhh man I still need to see my lifer newt. I'm manifesting it this year. I love them so much.

Hey I was there haha! I really loved hearing this talk.

I'm glad I'm not the only one who calls them sturgies. They are so adorable!

All handled with permission and proper precautions! I was sampling populations for the DNR.

Big fan of them! I got to help release some into the wild of Lake Erie. Yes I was given permission to touch it for this photo.

Nerodia!!!