Salamanders superficially resemble lizards. They have four legs, but their skin is smooth not scaled, and their front legs only have four clawless toes. Salamanders lay their eggs in the water, just like frogs do. The larvae look very similar to a tadpole. Some species of salamanders retain their gills and never leave the water, others develop lungs and are able to breath air. Salamander species that have been seen in Clarke County include: the Red Eft, Notophthalmus viridescens.

Red Eft, Notophthalmus viridescens	Red Eft, Notophthalmus viridescens