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Hi there:

Usually I work with Typhlonectes, and awhile ago I was trying to breed Dermophis. Unfortunately, may people on caecilian.org said that all of their Typhlonectes got this disease where they started bleeding and getting blisters. Mine soon got this, and now I have no more. Recently I found a Dermophis above the ground dead. From when I last checked, a few weeks ago, the other is in good health. Do you think that even 1 is a good number of these rare creatures for even one private collection?

DAVE

Hi Dave,
The blister problem in Typhlonectes is most commonly related to water quality (too hard, too high in nitrates) although it can also be caused through the use of water conditioners and dechlorinators.

If you want to learn about Dermophis then keeping one is fine as you can still learn the behaviors and husbandry requirements.

Ed

If you have the resolve to continue working with and ultimately breed these it is surely worth it. Only the most dedicated people will continue. The expense of new specimans and the possibility of a reoccurance of the disease will discourage most. Those that do not accept failure, that take the risks, and have the patience are those that are successfull. Good luck! Hank

Hi there:

I'm looking and looking for more, but I doubt I'll ever find one. However, like you said, I should not give up. Caecilians are my #1 interest, and I will do anything I can to learn more about them. I was wondering, how did the other people on this forum develop their interest in caecilians?
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DAVE

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