5) Sightings of the Coeur d"Alene Salamander, Pacific Chorus Frog, the two lizard species 

 (Northern Alligator Lizard, Western Skink), Racer, and Western Rattlesnake are relatively to 

 quite rare on the BNF, and usually fortuitous. It is recommended that reliable reports of these 

 species be recorded; specific time, location, and observer should be kept on file. It is possible 

 that any one of these species could disappear without us even realizing it. 



6) Sighting of the Idaho Giant Salamander would represent a first-time occurrence and range 

 extension; thus, it is important to document and record such data. Photos should be taken or, if 

 appropriate, a specimen collected. 



7) A program to increase visitor awareness and appreciation of amphibians and reptiles could 

 (should) be developed. Signs illustrating and describing the value of small ponds as breeding 

 sites for a variety of amphibians found on the BNF (perhaps focusing on the species known to 

 use that specific site) could be installed at Kramis Pond (near Upper Como Campground at Lake 

 Como), the bog at Lost Trail Pass, and perhaps at some site around Painted Rocks Lake; a similar 

 interpretive display could be established at the Willoughby Environmental Area, once amphibian 

 and reptile use there is determined. All sites receive concentrated visitor use. A brochure 

 describing the habitats and distributions of amphibians and reptiles in the BNF could be a useful 

 source of additional distribution information if sightings are solicited in the brochure, and would 

 also aid in increasing visitor awareness of these animals. At the very least, visitor reports could 

 provide information on locations that should be surveyed by biologists. These brochures could 

 be made available at trailheads, day-use areas, and campgrounds, as well as at Forest and District 

 offices. Cost of such a program should be relatively low. 



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