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Hynobiid Keepers in the US?

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Is there anybody out there in the US that is keeping, or even possibly breeding Hynobiids? This is my favorite family of salamanders, and I find it disappointing that they seem to be non-existent in the hobby over here.
 
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I have Hynobius tokyoensis, although it's my last one obtained several years ago. Should be able to get a few species though, once my income recovers from the move. I know people north of 49 with H.dunni and H.tokyoensis, and at least in past Pachyhynobius. South of 49 I know that various genera are kept.
 
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I've been wondering if they were widely kept as well. I'd love a few but have never seen them available.
 
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I have sources for both Chinese and Japanese species of multiple genera, but it's still a case of the budget not being there.
 
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