Canada Law question

[macphersoni]

In Ontario, Ambystoma maculatum is a protected species; does anyone know whether importing captive bred spotted salamanders is also illegal? Do captive bred spotteds exist?

I have always wanted to keep this type of salamander, and will apply for a permit if no other option exists.

Any ideas?

 

[Nathan050793]

I'd think that not only would you have trouble getting someone to import maculatum for you (there would be a lot of paperwork involved), they'd also be illegal. As far as I know, a protected species is a protected species and keeping one would not be a great idea.

Also, unfortunately, there's almost no chance of you finding any CB maculatum. The entire Ambystoma genus, save for axolotls, is rarely (and with difficulty) bred in captivity. The closest you would probably get would be captive hatched juveniles; young raised from wild collected eggs.

You could try applying for a permit; I don't know how it would go for you.

Good Luck!

 

[macphersoni]

Thanks for the reply Nathan...that's unfortunately what I figured. Well, guess I'll have to focus on other Ambystoma.