Due to the frequent rains, salamanders are a frequent occurrence in Belgrade

Salamanders, amphibians that live with us, but hidden in green urban oases. However, some citizens of Belgrade did not care when they saw a black amphibian with yellow patterns on the street. According to experts, they are not dangerousbut fellow citizens should avoid them, not to pick them up because of the substances they release.

In the previous days, photos of salamanders were circulated on social networks, and several fellow citizens reported that they had also seen them. A citizen of Belgrade found this colorful amphibian on the street in the neighborhood of Cvetanova ćuprija. After that, citizens reported that they had spotted them in other parts of the city as well.

Some even thought it was a runaway pet. They are not dangerous, they live near water, and according to experts, the rain that fell favored them.

– The colorful salamander lives in Belgrade and is found in places where there is plenty of greenery and water. I see that some people thought it was an exotic animal, but it wasn’t, the rain tricked them. Citizens are advised not to touch them as they release substances through their skin to protect themselves from predators. In case citizens touch them, they should not touch their mouth, nose and eyes, because they would after that they may feel a burning sensation or get redness. They are not dangerous, but it is definitely necessary to wash your hands in case someone touches them – said Katarina Breka from the Faculty of Biology.

If citizens find them on the street, it would be good to throw them in the grass, but washing your hands afterwards is mandatory. As Katarina explained, they are not an unusual phenomenon in our city. However, due to the lack of green areas and the increasing urbanization of the city, the citizens of Belgrade rarely have the opportunity to see them.

(News)