- 1). Use the magnifying glass to examine the animal's skin. Newts usually have dry, warty skin while salamanders have smooth, slick-looking skin.
- 2). Examine the sides between the front and back legs. If there are ridges or grooves in this area, it is most likely a salamander. If the skin appears rough or granular in appearance, it is probably a newt.
- 3). Inspect the tail. The tails of adult newts are relatively flat compared to those of salamanders.
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