New Article: New Species-Skinks, Sea Snakes, Caecilians

[findi]

Hi All,
Please check out: Surprising New Species Discovered
New reptiles and amphibians turn up regularly, but, being generally small and inconspicuous, most excite only hard-core herp enthusiasts. In recent days, however, a string of good-sized, colorful and totally unexpected discoveries have drawn attention from even “regular” people. The new species include a spiny, brick-red skink, a sea snake with uniquely-raised scales, and a new family of hard-headed caecilians, those oddest of amphibians. Read article here: http://blogs.thatpetplace.com/thatr...caecilians-surprising-new-species-discovered/
Comments and questions appreciated,

Thanks, Frank

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[Anthony Jensen]

Good article. All of those species are awesome looking. Especially the caecilians.

 

[findi]

Thanks...I was surprised to see such unique animals all being described within a short time...lots more to look forward too, I'm sure. Best, Frank

 

[lizardminion]

I have to see some of these species in the hobby in the future...
Especially the caecillians. The hobby needs caecillians.

 

[findi]

I agree...even in zoos and among field researchers, not much being done. The aquatic Rio Cauca Caecilian used to appear in the trade, but not so often these days. I bred them a few times,...now you have me thinking about finding some! here's a short article http://blogs.thatpetplace.com/thatf...masquerading-as-fish-notes-on-the-rubber-eel/

Best, Frank

 

[Anthony Jensen]

my LPS once had some Cameroon Caecilians.. I was contemplating but couldn't find enough info.

 

[findi]

Let me know next time and I'll search a bit; I ran across a few people who work with different species during my zoo years..mostly field research, but we may get lucky, best, Frank

 

[lizardminion]

I'm not a fan of aquatic species. :/
Semi-aquatic, terrestrial, arboreal, fossorial- anything but aquatic.
I find the thailand caecillian a brilliant kind.
The herp hobby def needs caecillians.
Also, that's a very handsome skink. l want to see that in the hobby too!

 

[Camden]

I have to see some of these species in the hobby in the future...
Especially the caecillians. The hobby needs caecillians.

We have them, just not THOSE.

 

[findi]

I'm not a fan of aquatic species. :/
Semi-aquatic, terrestrial, arboreal, fossorial- anything but aquatic.
I find the thailand caecillian a brilliant kind.
The herp hobby def needs caecillians.
Also, that's a very handsome skink. l want to see that in the hobby too!

I do get tired of filters!.....

best, Frank