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Texas blind
salamander
As blind as a...
People call me the Texas blind salamander for two simple reasons—I can’t see and
I live in Texas! Though I have eyes, they are completely hidden under the skin. But
in dark, underground water caves where I live, I do not need sight to hunt or find
my way. I am white and translucent—you can actually see my inner organs through
my skin. I have red gills on the sides of my head through which I breathe.
Bio Length: 3—5 inches; Lifespan: about 10 years
Blast from I am an introvert and like to spend TsfaehleeadmTseaoxnnadswebraliatnelsdrofleas.
the past all my time in the underground
caves and springs of the Edwards
Texas blind salamander
is a member of the Aquifer in Texas. My name is Texas
blind salamander.
family Eurycea and was
first seen in 1985 while
digging a well.
My underground life
Although I can’t see, I am the top predator in my area, where I
live with about forty other species of animals. When looking
for food, I move my head from side to side and sense a prey
nearing by the waves it creates in the water. I eat tiny
20–21 snails, shrimps, and small water animals.
salamander
As blind as a...
People call me the Texas blind salamander for two simple reasons—I can’t see and
I live in Texas! Though I have eyes, they are completely hidden under the skin. But
in dark, underground water caves where I live, I do not need sight to hunt or find
my way. I am white and translucent—you can actually see my inner organs through
my skin. I have red gills on the sides of my head through which I breathe.
Bio Length: 3—5 inches; Lifespan: about 10 years
Blast from I am an introvert and like to spend TsfaehleeadmTseaoxnnadswebraliatnelsdrofleas.
the past all my time in the underground
caves and springs of the Edwards
Texas blind salamander
is a member of the Aquifer in Texas. My name is Texas
blind salamander.
family Eurycea and was
first seen in 1985 while
digging a well.
My underground life
Although I can’t see, I am the top predator in my area, where I
live with about forty other species of animals. When looking
for food, I move my head from side to side and sense a prey
nearing by the waves it creates in the water. I eat tiny
20–21 snails, shrimps, and small water animals.
