Red Eft Newt, Notophthalmus viridescens

This almost fluorescent colored newt is common in the Eastern United States. The Red Eft is the name for their land phase when they can be seen crawling across wet grass.  They live in ponds and vernal pools.  Like many other brightly- colored creatures, they produce a poison in their skin called tetrodoxin which protects them from predators.

Hand-signed and numbered limited edition print by artist Nick Mayer. Double matted 11 x 14 will fit in standard size frame.