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Red-spotted Newt (Notophthalmus v. viridescens), male in breeding form, family Salamandridae, CT, USA

Subspecies of the Eastern Newt

This individual was photographed and released.

Abuse is facilitated and exacerbated by the material and social conditions surrounding it and breaking out of the cycle of abuse requires a conscious effort to acknowledge the conditions leading to it and a willingness to reconcile with who you are before and after it: FALSE ❌

Elvira's 'cave' room (1990s)

"I call this room "the cave." Pretty creative, bub? It's the one room in my house where I can bang out and really be me. It's dark, creepy and the waterfall outside the window gives it that damp, musty feeling I crave. And talk about impressing your friends... just break out the ol' shackles and it's a party!" - Elvira