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Hi from Ohio, looking for guidance!

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Hello everyone, I'm a senior in college interning at an educational museum in Ohio. I am responsible for procuring two different amphibians for our new exhibit about watersheds. So far, I have been able to get an American Bullfrog, but have had no luck with finding mudpuppies (Necturus maculosus).

It looks like this is a great place to get information on Mudpuppies, and I'm hoping to eventually be able to post more, especially to look for advice on their care as well as looking for breeders and suppliers.

Looking forward to advice,

Bryan
 
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Welcome, Bryan! Unfortunately, nobody breeds mudpuppies. It's possible, but requires large enclosures and cold temperatures. The biological supply companies sometimes sell wild-caught ones, but they are often unhealthy. Is there any chance that you could catch one locally? It's more likely to be healthy than a purchased one is.
 
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Jennewt said:
Welcome, Bryan! Unfortunately, nobody breeds mudpuppies. It's possible, but requires large enclosures and cold temperatures. The biological supply companies sometimes sell wild-caught ones, but they are often unhealthy. Is there any chance that you could catch one locally? It's more likely to be healthy than a purchased one is.
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Thanks for your reply. That's certainly understandble. It looks like catching one locally would be our best bet. I'm not exactly "outdoorsy" but I'm certainly willing to try.
 
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