Newts and Salamanders
Salamanders and newts are often the group of amphibians that are most likely to be confused with reptiles. At first glance they appear to be lizards because most of them have two pairs of legs positioned like most lizards and a tail. When you look more closely you will find that they have no scales.
Unlike other amphibians most newts and salamanders do not have a slimy skin. Instead it is rough to the touch. Most live on the land and can be found in cool moist places. As a group newts and salamanders are often found in areas often not thought of for cold blooded animals such as far north (as far as Alaska) and in cold mountain streams (like the giant salamanders of China and Japan).
All salamanders and newts have some toxin in their skin and many have warning coloration (bright colors or patterns) to let other animals know that they are toxic.