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Mesotriton alpestris variants in US

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Hey Folks:

I was wondering if anyone could shed any light on what variants of Alpine newts that are bred in the US?

Thanks in advance!
 
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The only two I have heard tell of are alpestris and alpestris apuanus. Of course who knows what the Genus is these days.
 
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M.a.apuanus, M.a.alpestris, M.a.cyreni, and M.a.inexpectatus are all kept/bred in the states. There could very well be other subspecies floating around here, but not everyone announces what they're keeping and when it breeds.
 
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but not everyone announces what they're keeping and when it breeds.
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Understood on that account.

Could anyone direct me to persons working with any alpestris variants? Not looking to aquire, yet, just wanted to ask questions on their habits and specifics.

I have already done some research both here and elsewhere regarding the species. I have some specific questions on the different variants.
 
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The US Caudate Registry is a good place to start, but like I said, not everyone wants to announce what they're keeping to the rest of the world...some people think it's immoral to have more than 2 aquariums. Good luck in your search for them, it seems like everyone and their grandmother is working with M.a.apuanus right now, so that would be a good subspecies to try to find first.
 
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