Mesotriton alpestris variants in US

[waterdawggin]

Hey Folks:

I was wondering if anyone could shed any light on what variants of Alpine newts that are bred in the US?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Otterwoman]

The only two I have heard tell of are alpestris and alpestris apuanus. Of course who knows what the Genus is these days.

 

[Jake]

M.a.apuanus, M.a.alpestris, M.a.cyreni, and M.a.inexpectatus are all kept/bred in the states. There could very well be other subspecies floating around here, but not everyone announces what they're keeping and when it breeds.

 

[waterdawggin]

but not everyone announces what they're keeping and when it breeds.

Understood on that account.

Could anyone direct me to persons working with any alpestris variants? Not looking to aquire, yet, just wanted to ask questions on their habits and specifics.

I have already done some research both here and elsewhere regarding the species. I have some specific questions on the different variants.

 

[Jake]

The US Caudate Registry is a good place to start, but like I said, not everyone wants to announce what they're keeping to the rest of the world...some people think it's immoral to have more than 2 aquariums. Good luck in your search for them, it seems like everyone and their grandmother is working with M.a.apuanus right now, so that would be a good subspecies to try to find first.

 

[waterdawggin]

Thank you for the thought and effort into your reply.

 

[John]

some people think it's immoral to have more than 2 aquariums

I should put that in my signature .