Jenno’s Ool

Monday, January 31, 2005

Mudpuppy Night in Oxford Mills

Mudpuppy night takes place every Friday in Oxford Mills, Ont. Mudpuppies are large aquatic salamanders never leave the water. As a result, they've never lost their external gills and developed lungs. The gills here are bright red (high oxygen content) and just at the back of the head.

We gather at the bridge in Oxford Mills around 8pm and tromp down to the edge of the water and watch Fred, the expedition leader, take his axe to the ice.

...ice?

Yes, these salamanders are active at subzero temperatures. They can be found in the summer, but they spend a lot of their time hiding under rocks and ledges.

After everyone has had their fill of photos, ice, cold and possibly a treck in the water, if the proper footwear is worn, we meet in a local restaurant for warm drinks and dessert. Good times, good people and great food -- who could ask for more?

Other mudpuppy night photos can be found on my flickr account - click through the link below the photo to see the rest.

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