First newt/salamander.

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I have frogs as well as many other inverts but I was wondering if anyone had suggestions for my first newt/ salamander. I live in California incase that makes a difference (I know certain species of things are banned).

Like I said I am not new to amphibians, just newts/salamanders. Just looking for a nice starter/midrange level breed.

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Pleurodeles waltl and Ambystoma mexicanum are usually considered the best beginner species, but if you want something with more intermediate care requirements then I would suggest some species of Salamandra, or Neurergus as possible choices. Take a look at the care sheets on this website to help decide what you think would be appropriate.
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sde said:
Pleurodeles waltl and Ambystoma mexicanum are usually considered the best beginner species, but if you want something with more intermediate care requirements then I would suggest some species of Salamandra, or Neurergus as possible choices. Take a look at the care sheets on this website to help decide what you think would be appropriate.
Caudata Culture Caresheets -Seth
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Axolotls and all other Ambystomids are banned in California however
 
I vote P. waltl, common name Spanish Ribbed Newts. Super cute, easy to house and feed (should be OK with just a fan, rather than an expensive chiller), and they are very entertaining to watch! Very active and gregarious. At first I was disappointed I couldn't have an axolotl, but now am happier with my ribbed newts. In fact, a couple weeks ago I was offered a black-market axolotl (friend of a friend! I don't know any names if the Feds are reading! :wink: And it was something innocent, like they moved from Oregon) and I declined with very little regret.
 
I would suggest for newts anything in the cynops, echinotriton or pleurodeles families if you already have some experience with amphibians they should be no problem to keep


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I did have someone from the site offer to sell me a P. Waltl a few days ago but he never replied after I asked the price :( I will look into the species you all mentioned. Thank you!

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For a newt I would think P. waltl. Newts/sals like it cool, and living in California, I understand that during the summer it is hard to achieve cooler temps (below 70ºF). If you want a terrestrial salamander you might want to look into collecting a native one (You must own a fishing license to do this, however).
 
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