How to Find Mudpuppies?

Mudpuppies live on the bottoms of lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams, and never leave the water. They hide themselves in vegetation and under rocks and logs, emerging at night to feed on whatever prey they can catch, including crayfish, worms, and snails.

Where are you most likely to find a mudpuppy in flowing water?

Mudpuppies are a large, purely aquatic salamander species. Their distribution covers an area from southeastern Canada to Georgia and Louisiana, representing the largest distribution of any fully aquatic salamander in North America. Mudpuppies are found throughout the Great Lakes region in lakes and streams.

Can you keep Mudpuppies as pets?

Do mudpuppies make good pets? Mudpuppies are generally low maintenance pets but do have certain care requirements. In captivity, they can live for decades, so be sure you're ready to commit before you get one.