Slimy Salamander

Plethodon glutinosus

The Slimy Salamander exudes a sticky mucus from its skin that is extremely difficult to remove — it bonds to skin like glue. A large, lungless salamander of eastern forests that never enters water.

Habitat

Moist rocky forests and ravines with abundant cover

Diet

Invertebrates including beetles, ants, and earthworms

How common

Common

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