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Information from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commision says that "Eastern red-spotted newts are common in Pennsylvania and may be found in damp woods as efts (especially on rainy days). The larvae and adults may be found in ponds and lakes. This species is somewhat small, measuring up to 4 inches. Eastern red-spotted newts go through three stages of life, each with its own coloration. Larvae are greenish yellow. The efts are orange with black-bordered red spots on their back. This bright color warns predators that they secrete toxins. Adults are olive in color with a yellow belly and black speckles all over. They have black-bordered red spots on their backs."
Information from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commision says that "Eastern red-spotted newts are common in Pennsylvania and may be found in damp woods as efts (especially on rainy days). The larvae and adults may be found in ponds and lakes. This species is somewhat small, measuring up to 4 inches. Eastern red-spotted newts go through three stages of life, each with its own coloration. Larvae are greenish yellow. The efts are orange with black-bordered red spots on their back. This bright color warns predators that they secrete toxins. Adults are olive in color with a yellow belly and black speckles all over. They have black-bordered red spots on their backs."
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