Fire salamander (Salamandra salamandra) brought from our basement to the forest. Of course they are welcome to be in our basement, but I'm not sure if that is where they really want to be and if they can find a way outside. If I find them in the basement again I might just observe for a while. They are probably pretty smart and know exactly what they are doing. Rare in the Netherlands, more common in Germany. Adult after 4 years and they can live up to 50 years. The colours honestly signal their toxicity, this is called aposematism.

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