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Originally Posted by charoozz
FYI Spotted Salamander is illegal to keep in MA as it's a native species.
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Good catch.
"1) No person shall disturb or harass or, except as authorized in a special educational, scientific, or conservation and management permit from the Director, shall take by any means any species of amphibian or reptile listed as endangered, threatened, or special concern in 321 CMR 10.90, or any of the following species or their eggs or young:
(a) Spotted salamander (Ambystoma maculatum)"
https://www.mass.gov/regulations/321-CMR-300-hunting
'Take' typically includes possession unless otherwise specified.
also relevant:
https://neherp.com/massachusetts/