Hellbender

[Bluerooster]

Found one today. They are rare around these parts. And had no way to get a pic of him. He's in the stream at the goldfish pond. About 6" long, and may get to about 12".

 

[Mmathis]

What is it?

 

[BKHpondcritters]

Oh my gosh!!! That is SO cool!!!

@Mmathis - it's a giant salamander https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/animals-we-protect/hellbender-salamander/

 

[bagsmom]

LUCKY YOU!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[addy1]

Wow how neat!

 

[Jhn]

That is very cool finding one of those in your stream.

 

[Lisak1]

Devil dog! Very cool... and extremely rare if I'm not mistaken.

 

[waretrop]

@Bluerooster Where do you live?

 

[Bluerooster]

@Bluerooster Where do you live?

North Georgia.

 

[waretrop]

I don't know of anyone who would not like to find one of these..they are awesome creatures..