J.D. Anderson 1958 Ambystoma m. croceum Aug 2 'lami. NW. Elliott RR Sta., 4 mi W. Watsonville, Santa Cruz Co, Calif 6 newly metamorphosed juveniles formed under loose bark of a dead [illegible], fallen willow branch. 21" in diameter. Branch only slightly rotted at the ends. Wood strong but moist and very slightly rotted under bark, not able to break it with hands. Temp under bark 18.6°C. Cl. temps of 4 juveniles collected 19.0, 19.0, 18.5 + 18.2°C. Four Hyla regilla (2) under same piece of bark 8" from croceum. Some bugs prevail also. Croceum have color pattern well developed. Quite active - 2 managed to escape into crevice & under other pieces of bark. Piece pulled off was 26" long x 6" wide. junior collected from under can did not want lie laying in shade of large spreading willow - coming 70-80%. Coming over for drive ( 6 juni) was approx 85%. Saw must almost new shine on this branch - see below Willow leaves over this log. Large drooping branch is tent-like in coverage, other trees near by prevent sun from coming under. Border of shading willow touch ground in most places. The fallen branch itself touches ground for only 1/2 of its length - 12 ft. Spot where salamander was taken is 3" off ground.