Found inside the Iceplex
Observed crossing road in sagebrush scrubland. Beautiful snake.
Sadly this one was doa, longest one I have found
Wished i had snapped a photo but saw some larvae of a newt in this small meadow. Looks like probably sierra newt (seems too far south for rough skinned) but id love a confirmation or alternative).
I helped it cross the road. About 8" long. Photo attached.
Pics not mine- Uploading this for a friend who doesn’t use iNaturalist
Calling from a drain right next to the southbound lanes of the I-5 freeway. There is usually no water here, but there was flowing water today following an extremely wet winter