So I was looking through some of the pictures from grand gulch tonight when I saw the one of the salamander that the long hike group found. I could have sworn that I remembered the black and yellow spots from somewhere.

This is a fire salamander. They are fairly common and can live up to 40 years. They can excrete a very toxic poison when threatened. From glands located behind the head and along the flanks the poison can cause Hyperventilation, HTN, and muscle spasms. Having said this, the poison rarely if ever (that i could find) effects humans.

Its been a fun month with you dudes.