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So, I saw this intruder in my tank yesterday and upon closer inspection (and to my surprise.... shock really) it was a baby T. Natan!!! I now have five babies. First time this has ever happend, so any suggestions/tips would be much appreciated. Their sacks are already gone and they act just like an adult caecilian; they completely hold their own. The mom was HUGE for almost TWO years and just last month I gave in and figured it was just a freakly, enormous male. The babies are about 7 inches long and a bit bigger than a pencil eraser. So again, any tips/suggestions are welcomed.........
also, what happened to caecilian.org or caecilian.com (can't remember which it was)?
Thanks in advace!!

Congratz, Well lets start from the top from my own personal experience.

1) separate from parents
2) Use a water heater to make temp approx 82'F
3) I feed every 2nd day on a mix of Redworms(cut up) an Hikari Bloodworms.
4) Keep feeder guppies or someother non agressive fish in the tank to keep bacteria levels up. (guppies are just really clean fish)
5) MOST IMPORTANT, do a water change 10% every 2nd day (or inbetween feedings). If you neglect this step you may start noticeing fungus on them and they will eventually die.
6) I use Liveplants in the water and I always recomend them.
7) Easiest to keep clean w/ a barebottom setup
8) Enjoy your new little guys, and keep us posted on your progress.

If you have anyother questions let us know. Goodluck

caecilian.org is gone....., we tried to revive it but lost contact with becky, there is a new site in the making but that will take a bit. i'd like to see some pictures if you have any, we have a section in caudata.org for caecilian posts and you can put up pictures there.

Hey Paris,
what is your email and i'll send you pics!
thanks,
karen

The new site is up: www.gymnophiona.org

while caecilia.org is gone check out
http://www.gymnophiona.org