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I'd recommend against releasing it if there is any risk that the salamander has come into direct or indirect contact with other captives. Pathogen transmission from captive to wild populations is something that everyone in the hobby needs to guard against, lest we harm wild populations and/or give fodder to those who would try to restrict herpetoculturists with new legislation.
And, if you're going to continue to collect wild specimens -- which I encourage you to do, if that is your interest -- please do become fluent in identifying native species. Some are protected, with good reason, and you wouldn't want to inadvertently collect a protected animal. You'll also want to know whether an animal can reasonably be kept in captivity, or whether it should be left to its own devices.
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