Corralitas Drive: Salamander

Photo: Diane Edwardson, January 12, 2012.  While moving plants in a shady part of the garden, a neighbor found a 3" salamander.  (Click on photo to enlarge.) This is most likely a Slender Salamander.  The neighbor thought it was a worm and picked up to place in the compost bin.  When the tail detached, she realized it was a salamander.  Note the tiny arms and legs. The neighbor placed it in a