Japanese crossword «Chinese Fire Belly Newt»

This was quite difficult at times! But the most interesting part was that almost till the end, I thought it was something completely different than what it turned out to be (and MUCH less cute).

Puzzle 409o

I like the way you draw reptiles like snakes and lizards, especially their tails!

I love the picture and that I couldn't see the image until right at the end.

Wonderful image, yet I have to agree with Lawi, I was under impressing that its something else, more on the mythical note.
Nevertheless, I really liked it!