The northern slimy salamander (Plethodon glutinosus) is a species of terrestrial plethodontid salamander found throughout much of the eastern two-thirds of the United States.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Northern Slimy Salamander being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Plethodon mississippi
- Plethodon cylindraceus
- Plethodon albagula
- Plethodon grobmani
- Plethodon sequoyah
- Plethodon ocmulgee
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Amphibia
- Order
- Caudata
- Family
- Plethodontidae
- Genus
- Plethodon
- Species
- Plethodon glutinosus
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