Some sort of fungus on a salamander mummy?

[desertcoyote]

I live in the Arizona desert and yet lately I've been encountering the occasional Tiger salamander! The first one I ever encountered was discovered by my Mom, who, shall we say, was rather surprised (i.e. screaming AAAAAA WHAT IS IT???!!! :)) I was surprised, too, but also happy to finally encounter one of these guys (in my backyard, under a tarp (

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[desertcoyote]

Thanks, I may try that- I've got some around here somewhere...

[thothway]

I second the borax thing.

I'm so happy I found this community. "What do I do about fungus on my salamander jerky?"

[desertcoyote]

LOL! Yes, I wish this was around back when I was a kid.... There are people like me! OMG! :D

[ichthyes]

Alas, I do not have any advice on saving your Mummy. But as a fellow tiger keeper...

[desertcoyote]

Such a great smile! :D LOL, well, they have an almost cartoon-like appearance.... :)

[ichthyes]

They certainly do. ;)

[corvus_animus]

I think they look like muppets XD

[desertcoyote]

Apparently we need a subsection of FurHideBone for salamander-lovers to gush over their critters. :D

[ichthyes]

Oh my goodness, you took the words right out of my mouth. :V

[desertcoyote]

XD