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I live in North Carolina. I recently became interested in Tiger Salamanders (eastern and barred). Are they now listed as endangered or protected? I would like to find a place to collect some larvae, and start a breeding program.
Is the anyone out there that may know a source to find these species? I'm finding it near impossible to get them! Strange as I've looked at some other BB's (in the UK), and it seems the hobbyist there can get all they want! I live here and can't seem to find any! Well, anyone that can help me, I would be grateful!

Caudata.org might be able to help you. There are lots of people there who are trying to breed all kinds of salamanders/newts and they can answer all your questions. I know there are quite a few of them who have tiger salamanders. The reason you can find then in the UK is because they are considered exotic over there but here in the US its a natural species. A lot of the states won't let you keep a native species or allow you to breed them. For example, here in RI I can't keep a marbled salamander because they are a native species and protected whereas I've talked to people from other states where they can have them without a problem. You should check NC's environmental department. There must be a website. Do a google on tiger salamanders in North Carolina. Maybe you'll find something. Good luck!

with the exception of one or two reports, not sure if they are confirmed or not, i have never heard of anyone successfully breeding any species of tiger sals. i keep 4 species myself and have had them for about 5 years now. i live in NY and was required to apply for a special import and possession permit prior to buying two of the species, one of which is the eastern tiger, which is an endangered species and is native to a small area of NY. some species may also require a federal fish and wildlife permit to own. you can aquire them without the permits, but it is considered illegal and they could be confiscated if the local authorities new you had them and chose to do so. it is illegal in all states to collect most species of native wildife without permits, espically if they are protected species, being caught doing so can result in jail time and fines up to $500.00 per individual animal you are caught with, at least in NY. if you look at it, you want to know where you can find some to catch and take from their native habitat, which reduces wild populations and makes natural breeding efforts more difficult, which can cause an even larger population decline, meaning you would be doing more harm then good. all of the sals i have have been purchased online or in local stores. keep an eye on the kingsnake amphibian classifieds, it is nearing breeding season and they will start showing up in the next couple of months.

Thanks to all for this information. I may have found a source...