Myth has is that the salamander can live in the depths of fire, remaining unscathed by the flames. With its bright yellow spots on its dark skin, the spotted salamander shows the balance of light and dark. It is said they represent the harmony between opposing forces. For spiritual growth one must accept these parts and learn to combine them to work together to be whole. Spotted salamander eggs have a symbiotic relationship with a green alga. This alga lives inside the egg capsules, and in the presence of sunlight, it photosynthesizes, providing the developing embryos with extra oxygen and nutrients to grow faster.