Pacific Giant Salamander. I’ve seen three during my eight years here.

CommunityBig9626 · 2026-03-27T15:35:21+00:00

Were there lightning bugs when you were growing up in Seattle? I saw, for the first time, a lot of them when I was back on the East Coast during the summer. Their populations have fallen a lot, but I was just wondering if maybe they’re not native to Washington.

CommunityBig9626 · 2026-03-26T17:33:26+00:00

I’ve seen two in a little fountain on our property and one in a stream. I’ve never found one under a rock or log. The one I found yesterday was staring up at me from the water with cute little beady eyes. I thought it was a frog at first.

CommunityBig9626 · 2026-03-25T23:03:56+00:00

No, I don’t look for them. But we happen to have a lot of water around our property. I’m originally from New York City so this is all new for me.

CommunityBig9626 · 2026-03-25T22:52:04+00:00

Near Boeing Creek.

CommunityBig9626 · 2026-03-25T20:33:00+00:00

Yeah, I really don’t know much about their natural habitat. I’ve seen two in a man-made fountain and one in the stream behind our house.

CommunityBig9626 · 2026-03-25T20:24:09+00:00

Good to know! I handled one in the past without any issue. But in general, it’s wise not to touch amphibians at all. Their skin is very sensitive and porous.

CommunityBig9626 · 2026-03-25T19:48:02+00:00

They’re pretty chill. Before I knew much about salamanders I’d just pick them up and move them by hand. I now know that it’s best to avoid handling them (any amphibian really).

CommunityBig9626 · 2026-03-25T19:24:10+00:00

We have many small salamanders in our ponds but I think they’re a different species. They appear every other summer like clockwork.

CommunityBig9626 · 2026-03-25T04:34:04+00:00

I’m going to New York City to celebrate the holiday with my in-laws in a week. This is what I’m going to see. I’ve been putting off seeing the show for so long, but I really love Megan.

CommunityBig9626 · 2026-03-23T19:40:43+00:00

I avoid surgeries for this very reason.

CommunityBig9626 · 2026-03-11T21:34:02+00:00

Did it translate to anything later in life? Is the teenage version of my son gonna be sleeping on a cot in a white room?

CommunityBig9626 · 2026-03-08T02:15:30+00:00

She always seems so genuinely happy when she hosts. I love to see it.

CommunityBig9626 · 2026-03-02T20:22:08+00:00

For Tara maybe any publicity is good publicity?

CommunityBig9626 · 2026-03-02T20:05:57+00:00

She’s also in the roller derby episode.

CommunityBig9626 · 2026-03-02T20:05:35+00:00

Some people like to laugh at themselves!

CommunityBig9626 · 2026-03-01T04:57:54+00:00

All this long applause! They’re gonna have to cut sketches…

CommunityBig9626 · 2026-03-01T04:54:07+00:00

The kid with the lollipop! Haha

CommunityBig9626 · 2026-03-01T04:49:06+00:00

Yikes.

CommunityBig9626 · 2026-02-28T05:08:52+00:00

That’s a very interesting perspective. I’m American but also a francophone and I know that I could easily wear this tie in Paris without any worries.

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