Spotted Salamander vs. Eastern Tiger Salamander
Look at the shape of the markings. Round yellow spots in two rows down the back, the head spots often orange, means Spotted. Irregular olive or yellow blotches and bars that run down onto the sides means Tiger — which is also the bigger, broader-headed animal.
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