An alternative to axolotls.

[Smoosh]

Hi everyone, I'm new here.

I really wanted to get an axolotl as a pet, but unfortunately it is illegal to own one in California. I'm wondering what are some alternative, cheap, and easy to care for salamanders/newts. I've never had a salamander (or any herp, for that matter) as a pet, so any suggestion would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[Asevernnnn]

Maybe P. waltl? They're mostly fully aquatic. A little more temperature tolerant than axolotls. And they're available here CB somewhat often.
Caudata Culture Species Entry - Pleurodeles waltl

 

[ks85]

Firebelly newts are pretty too...

sorry you can't enjoy axolotls :-(

 

[Asevernnnn]

Firebelly newts are pretty too...

sorry you can't enjoy axolotls :-(

Finding CB Firebellies can be a challenge. And I wouldn't buy them from a petstore since they're all WC and probably in bad condition and could die within a few days.

 

[ks85]

I have seen them at the reptile conventions in healthy state... just offering a suggestion. I think they are pretty.

I don't even know if they have reptile conventions there.