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Here's a herp you don't see in many photos

chrish Dec 17, 2005 11:34 AM

Typhlonectes sp. - the Aquatic Caecilian

These are sold in pet stores as Rubber Eels or even "Sicilians". Most stores have no idea what they are. I kept a couple for several years in a ten gallon aquarium. They will eat fish food, but they REALLY love earthworms!

Apparently you can get them to breed in captivity, although I have never done it. Neat beasts, IMHO.

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Chris Harrison
San Antonio, Texas

Replies (2)

WK Dec 18, 2005 07:20 PM

Really interesting animal. Don't think I've seen one before. Were you holding the flash above the subject, or did you just use the aquarium lights?

Cheers,
WK

chrish Dec 19, 2005 11:49 AM

I handheld the flash and fired it wirelessly.
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Chris Harrison
San Antonio, Texas

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