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#1 ·
So I really want an Axolotl some day, but I just learned they are illegal in the state of California, where I live :(. Will this law ever change? Does anyone know if there is some kind of permit I can get so I can have one? They are so cool :(
 
#5 ·
omg I saw one of these in the lps last week. Do they stay that small?? Holy crap it was cute.

I hope you figure out licesnsing so you can get one :)
they get big...somewhere between 9 and 18 inches when fully grown. i've never had one because it was my understanding they take a LOT of specified care as far as water parameters, and honestly with 12 fish tanks (soon to be 13) the bettas, livebearers and goldfish already take up most of my time not devoted to work and baby stuff :) they are awesome though.
 
#4 ·
They actually grow to be 10 inches! I hope there is a liscense...its not like im going to let it free in the wild lol...
 
#6 ·
Was just reading they should be kept alone until fully grown in a tank with no nippy fish. They like to eat small fish though.. idk, baby guppies?
10g minimum though bigger is better. Cycled unheated tank should be fine according to the sites I glanced over.

Worth looking into finfin!! Maybe get in touch with a local fish/salamander enthusiast ??
 
#8 ·
I would have to get a chiller too because they like cold water and I live in cali...as I said lol
 
#12 · (Edited)
Well they like it to be high 50's to mid 60's from what I read....But yeah water chillers are expensive....There's this one called an ice probe water chiller and it's the smallest one I could find and it's ~$120

You live in a cold climate though so you could keep it in your basement if you have one? Most people in cali don't have basements :/
 
#19 ·
Have no idea whether or not you actually can use that to get axolotls 'cause I have no experience with that kind of stuff, but if you can, jeez I need to fill that out ASAP. I live in Cali too and want a little 'lotl so badly. They're so cute, and I'd love to have one eventually <3
 
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#25 ·
If you scroll down more there is another list that does include salamanders but it looks like only tiger salamanders!
 
#28 ·
Personally, I would follow this: http://www.caudata.org/forum/f1173-...ls-illegal-california-here-relevant-laws.html
in regards to the law. I don't think I'd own any if I was in Cali simply because their legal status changes all the time, and it's not worth losing my pets to me. But to each their own. -shrugs-

Thankfully I live in Michigan, and my two axie juvies aren't going anywhere! :lol: I'll have to get pictures of them up soon...they're finally getting to be more adventurous and journeying out of their hides! Anyone can feel free to PM me any questions regarding axolotls. I'm rather new to the species, but I did lots of research prior to getting mine! I can also give out the name of the breeder I got mine from. He's great!
 
#29 ·
Agreed. If you look at the banned list under amphibians it lists the Genus Ambystoma which is what genus axolotls belong to. Sure they specify it to mean tiger salamanders but I would doubt that in court you would win a case to keep your axolotl since they are technically listed collectively in the ban under their specific genus.
 
#30 ·
Badjer joins forces with hedgehog! Lol

Get it? Both forest animals! Lol (im a dork)
 
#31 ·
Oh also thats old. Its from 2010. My link was straight from the government website, so it should be up to date. Too bad its the end of the year though, because thats sunject to change come january /:
 
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