In the video, a person is seen holding a salamander in their hand and then placing it into a pink plastic tub filled with water. The salamander is dark in color and has a long body with a tail. The person's hand is visible, and they are wearing a ring on their finger. The tub appears to be outdoors, and there is a warning label visible on the side of the tub. The salamander moves around in the water as the person holds it.