Quote Originally Posted by tgampper View Post
Thanks for the info! I checked out First Choice Reptiles web site and $35.00 isn't too bad price for a caecilian. I also worked at a zoo as an amphibian keeper and was told by the staff that keeping caecilians in the U.S. is against the law. I am not sure of all the details. Since they are OK to keep, I might order some as well. They are the most fascinating of amphibians. BTW, last week, I presented a paper on the taxonomy and natural history of caecilians. Keep us informed of your progress!
Wow, that's fascinating! Would it be possible for me to view this paper? I will do my best to keep everyone informed of my progress. I see so little information out there on caecilians, I am thrilled to have the chance to add to our knowledge of the amazing amphibians! By the way, caecilians are not illegal to keep, that's a common misconception. Typhlonectes natans are illegal to import because of their native country's ban on exporting them. Geotrypetes seraphini and almost all other caecilians are perfectly legal to import and own.