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CB S. salamandra in the U.S.

MasSalvaje

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Is anyone in the U.S. working on breeding these now that the interstate ban is over? I am still a bit apprehensive to put my adults together.
 

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There are a few breeders, but not many. I can think of 5 or 6 who breed some kind of fire salamander on a regular basis. If you're looking for specific type, you might have a problem - the main types available in the US are Salamandra s. gallaica, S. s. salamandra and S. s. terrestris. From speaking with others I can tell you that prices have risen since the interstate ban was invalidated. I personally will have some S. s. s. for sale in a month or two.
 
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