warrior
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- east TN
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- United States
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- Eddie
I went herping this morning looking for caudates mainly the eastern newts that are supposedly local.I have never seen an eastern newt or many other native salamanders since I moved out east.I haven't been herping much though.I found a place that has many wetlands and forested areas and a nice pond.....but there's nothing in the pond or in the temporary pools and creeks that came from the rain we have had in the past few days.It is perfect habitat for caudates,but even looking under the wood or small logs had nothing but bugs.It was over 80 yesterday and today was in the 60's.I think it is perfect caudate weather today but searching for them came up empty?I know i'm looking in the right places but still confused as to where all the amphibians are?Is mid 60's weather too cold for them?I would think not after reading my field guides.Any tips on what i'm doing wrong?Any tips on what habitat I should be looking for them in that I havent covered?I'm just dissapointed I can't find any caudates on my herping trips.I really want to see eastern newts in the wild!