Butte Co. Spends much of the year in ponds, lakes, sloughs and slow-moving streams. Searches along bottom of streams, ponds and lakes and in various terrestrial habitats for a wide range of invertebrates. On land, this species seeks cover under stumps, logs and stones. This species is more aquatic than other Taricha species. Stream or pond in proximity to woodlands or forest provides best habitat.
Daily patterns vary in different areas.
May hibernate during the cold season. They return to aquatic sites in late winter. Greatest activity March to April in southern part of range. Larvae may transform in late summer or the following June. Predation may be greater on larvae, which are considerably less noxious than adults.