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Can axolotls be kept as pets legally?

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in General Factchecking by Novice (570 points)
https://www.thesprucepets.com/axolotls-as-pets-1236714
by Genius (41.4k points)
A better framed claim would be more of a statement rather than a question. Such as: "Axolotls can be kept as pets legally (you can provide a location to be more specific)."

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by Novice (890 points)
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It is illegal to own an axolotl in some places including California, Maine, New Jersey, and Virginia. In New Mexico, it depends on the exact location. To get more specific information, I recommend looking at more exotic pet laws in your specific location.

https://www.thesprucepets.com/axolotls-as-pets-1236714
by Genius (41.4k points)
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by Genius (41.4k points)
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by Newbie (290 points)
It depends on the state of residency. They are legal to own in most states, with a permit in New Mexico and Hawaii, and illegal in California, Maine, New Jersey, and D.C.

Check out the link below.

https://www.axolotlcentral.com/post/why-are-axolotls-illegal-to-own-in-some-states-provinces
by Genius (41.4k points)
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