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openwater Fish Addict Posts: 565 Kudos: 551 Votes: 0 Registered: 24-Jul-2004	Does any have experience with this amphibians. What are they compatable with? Any general info with experience. thanks.............openwater.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
Natalie Ultimate Fish Guru Apolay Wayyioy Posts: 4499 Kudos: 3730 Votes: 348 Registered: 01-Feb-2003	They are burrowing animals, and feed mainly on worms. I'm not sure how hard they are to keep, but rest assured if you get one you will never see it. As far I know, they aren't normally offered in the pet trade... I'm not your neighbor, you Bakersfield trash.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
cichlidiot Hobbyist Posts: 142 Registered: 14-Apr-2004	They are also notorius for escaping their aquarium. My cousins escaped and was later found dried up on the floor. The aquarium had a full glass hood as well. They can get out the tiniest gaps.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
Jaylene_Grasshopper Hobbyist Posts: 50 Kudos: 61 Votes: 7 Registered: 09-Sep-2004	If you mean things like tadpoles, the can be alright for a tank, but will probably be eaten. I wouldn't recommend you keep them. edit--Jaylene, there's a little "edit" button at the bottom of this post that you can use to correct any mis-spellings. Last edited by jason_r_s at 26-Oct-2004 05:12*
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
Natalie Ultimate Fish Guru Apolay Wayyioy Posts: 4499 Kudos: 3730 Votes: 348 Registered: 01-Feb-2003	Caecilians aren't tadpoles... They are basically giant earthworms (with backbones). I'm not your neighbor, you Bakersfield trash.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
openwater Fish Addict Posts: 565 Kudos: 551 Votes: 0 Registered: 24-Jul-2004	Are they ever a orange color during their lifespan. I though I saw a orangish color one on a website and it didn't make much reference to the coloration. thanks..................openwater
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
Shinigami Ichthyophile Catfish/Oddball Fan Posts: 9962 Kudos: 2915 Registered: 22-Feb-2001	There are many different species of Caecilians. They're a whole order of organisms all by themselves, I believe. The orange one is likely another species than the commonly sold grey ones. In fact, it might even be one of the terrestrial species... -------------------------------------------- The aquarist is one who must learn the ways of the biologist, the chemist, and the veterinarian.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
openwater Fish Addict Posts: 565 Kudos: 551 Votes: 0 Registered: 24-Jul-2004	I bought some plants a couple weeks ago at a auction, most likely they are from a local breeder and I noticed some orange worms. They were thin 1 inch long and bright color. Did not appear to have legs, hair or other features. Did look sort of looked segmented. Rinsed the plants good and haven't noticed any intruder in the tank. Could these possible be baby caecilians
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
Natalie Ultimate Fish Guru Apolay Wayyioy Posts: 4499 Kudos: 3730 Votes: 348 Registered: 01-Feb-2003	Nope, that was just a worm. Caecilians are fairly large amphibians; most species get over a foot long. I'm not your neighbor, you Bakersfield trash.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52


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