Caecilians closely resemble burrowing snakes, but do not have external scales. They range in size from inches to several feet, with diameters up to an inch or two. Being amphibians, even land-bound caecilians require a moist climate in which to live. Many land-bound caecilians live their life burrowed underground. There are no known species in Europe, North America, Australia, or Antarctica.
Caecilians come in some strikingly colored varieties, including orange and gray with yellow stripes.
Typhlonectes Typhlonectes is the genus of fully aquatic caecilian found only in South America. T. Natans is the species of Typhlonectes commonly found in aquarium stores and pet shops. We think they make wonderful aquarium pets. We have had four Natans. We plan to obtain several more, and hope to breed them as well.