Murray 1949 Batrachoseps attenuatus Aug 9 Bigagoon, Humboldt Co, Calif. Found 2 (1 lost) in a large, well rotted spruce log of 3 ft diameter. There was a growth of moss and a layer of decayed leaves and soil on the surface. Both salamanders were extended full length in holes which they fit very snugly. They couldn't be pulled out and the wood had to be chipped away. These probably were holes of beetle larvae which were numerous throughout. Both were within an inch of the wood surface; at least the tail ends, and were more or less directed inward, so that the heads were closer to 3 inches deep. The area was well shaded with spruce and alder, and had a dense undergrowth mostly of salmonberry and thimbleberry. There was a small clearing of green grass next to the log. Also found 3 Ensatina in the same location Aug 10 Same location Turned redwood logs in well shaded forest. Found 1 Batrachoseps under one with very moist soil, beneath thicket of salmonberry. Animal very active - much more so than those in Berkeley. Stripe on back a distinctive golden brown.