Caecilian – South and Central America, Africa, and Southeast Asia

Caecilians are legless amphibians native to tropical regions around the world, including South and Central America, Africa, and Southeast Asia. Despite their snake-like appearance, they are not related to these slimy reptiles but are more closely related to frogs and salamanders.

Caecilians are unique in that they have very poor eyesight and navigate their environment primarily through touch and smell, and they require specific conditions to thrive. For example, the temperature in their enclosure should be between 72 and 78 degrees Fahrenheit. They will thrive better in an environment where the temperature is consistently maintainable and won’t have any sudden changes.