Description: 3-6.5 in. (7.5-16.5 cm). Coloration of body is
red with a brown eye. Body is also covered in black spots.
This species has a short tail and a small snout.
Habitat: Usually inhabits the coastal plain and piedmont of
North Carolina. The Eastern Mud Salamander is found in muddy environments
of springs, streams, seepages, and swamps. They often burrow in the
mud or hide in crayfish holes to escape predators.
Habits: Courtship occurs in early fall and spawning occurs in
December.
Young: Females lay about 127 eggs. Hatching occurs in February, but
maturity does not occur until the larvae is 3 to 4 years old.
