The sway of spotted salamanders is a perfect ritual dance for Valentine's Day (which is this week, just in case you need a friendly reminder). A swarm of salamanders can look like a flash mob in Missouri ponds as they all gather around the same time. Herpetologists call it a "Big Night.” Spotted salamanders have yellow and orange spots that cover them from head to tail. Their legs are large and strong with four or five toes. During the first warm rains from February into March, spotted