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California Creek
Good-looking habitat in Santa Cruz. 
Banana Republic
| The Banana Slug is the second largest slug in the world - they can grow to 10 inches in length. 
California Newt
| Rough-skinned Newts (Taricha granulosa) are large salamanders reaching up to 8 inches. They are characterized by warty skin that is not slimy, and are light brown to black above with a yellow belly. Unlike eastern newts, they spend most of their adult life on land. Click here to see another pic 
Range Extension?
| A sign found on a redwood tree deep in the Santa Cruz woods. 
Ensatina
| A highly variable salamander. All seven types of this amphibian are found within the state. This is the Monterey morph. Click here to see another pic 
Shiny Lizard | The Western Skink (Eumeces skiltonianus), is seldom seen in the open. They are a small, delicate species with smooth scales, making individuals difficult to handle. They easily lose their tails when threatened. Click here to see another pic 
Creekside Arachnid | A scorpion belonging to the genus Centruroides. |
