Providence
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Yes I am new here. Just want to thank the Moderator and Members for all your insights and for providing this venue for all of us. :smile: So while choosing a Christmas tree this year my grand daughter and I were gifted a California Newt and Mole Salamander in the tree we picked. (Animals have a funny way of finding me.)
Anyhow, I know the animals came possibly from a tree farm in Alaska. Are these two native to Alaska? I wondered how these two species would wind up in my tree? Then I thought, maybe one type of tree came from Alaska (ie. Douglas Fir in one state) and another type (ie Noble Fir) came from California? I was told by the Christmas tree sales people that they had found a larger salamander only days before. So I assumed these animals breeding area was disrupted by the need for my family and others to have a Christmas tree this year. Who knew?
I researched pictures of these species on the internet. I learned the two amphibians, who found my family were a Mole Salamander and a California Newt. Any conservationist on this site with some insights as to where these guys are native to? I appreciate your insights or suggestions.
Also, "Moderator" I would love to post pictures but am finding it hard to upload to this site. Is there a FAQ I can read up on to post pictures here? Also, I have made a quick habitat I will explain below, separately with more questions regarding habitat.
Thanks for reading. :supercool:
Providence.
Anyhow, I know the animals came possibly from a tree farm in Alaska. Are these two native to Alaska? I wondered how these two species would wind up in my tree? Then I thought, maybe one type of tree came from Alaska (ie. Douglas Fir in one state) and another type (ie Noble Fir) came from California? I was told by the Christmas tree sales people that they had found a larger salamander only days before. So I assumed these animals breeding area was disrupted by the need for my family and others to have a Christmas tree this year. Who knew?
I researched pictures of these species on the internet. I learned the two amphibians, who found my family were a Mole Salamander and a California Newt. Any conservationist on this site with some insights as to where these guys are native to? I appreciate your insights or suggestions.
Also, "Moderator" I would love to post pictures but am finding it hard to upload to this site. Is there a FAQ I can read up on to post pictures here? Also, I have made a quick habitat I will explain below, separately with more questions regarding habitat.
Thanks for reading. :supercool:
Providence.