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I found this when I was catching tadpoles in a local pond. I have been keeping it with the tadpoles, until recently, when it caught one and ate it. I have since moved the tadpoles to another tank. I was wondering what it is, and should I return it to the pond? Any care tips would also be nice. Oh, and I live in Washington state (Seattle area) if that helps.
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Here's a couple more pictures I just took today (sorry about all the poop, those tadpoles poop like there's no tomorrow!)

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Well, I'm no expert, but it looks like an axolotl.
 
I did some more research, and now I am pretty sure that this is a long toed salamander larvae
 
Well it does look like an Axolotl. If it adapts to captivity Im sure you can keep it, but I wouldnt wait too long. If you release it after too long of being captive it may not be able to survive in the "wild".

Hes cute! =)
 
It won't be an axolotl. I look forward to seeing what this does develop into :D
 
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