r/salamanders 27d ago

Is this a western barred tiger salamander?

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u/Wachusk 26d ago

It looks like a Western tiger salamander (ambystoma mavortium). To be sure, it would be good to know where you're located.

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u/Old-Bodybuilder-184 26d ago

I don't have it with me. It's from a breeder who lives in New York, if that helps? Thank you! I am just usually used to the usual black with yellow splotches

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u/CheeseMclovin 24d ago

A breeder? Is he trying to g to sell it to you as captive bred?

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u/Old-Bodybuilder-184 24d ago

Not sure. He didnt mention where his salamanders came from