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Caecilian Question?

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First off, pardon me if this is posted in the wrong section, forum, or even website!

I have a question about Rubber Eels (Caecilian Worms/Typhlonectes Natans). I posted this on the general board on FishGeeks.com, but as there is little information on these creatures out there, the moderator suggested I try here. So, here goes:

I have two Rubber Eels (in an aquarium of course). I have had them for about 2-years. When first acquired, they were both black. As time went by, one turned chalky gray while the other remained black. Now recently, the chalky gray one has gotten black spots all over its body as if it is making an attempt to go black again. Is this normal? Does it distinguish sex? Is this a sign of something? I have read that females are larger and tend to be more lumpy, but nothing about color changes?

Appreciate any and all info. Thanks! :thumbsup:
 
Did you ever find answers to your questions? I have had them for 10 years. These are in fact amphibians and they do belong here. They are very hard to find now and I want to purchase some more. The reason they turn from black to grey is I believe mating and sometime health issues. I have they grey type. They have reproduced for me but then I lost my male. The Gov. has put a band on importing them as they think they will live in our country in the wild. They will not as they cannot digest until they are at 78 degrees. Ah the false wisdoms of committees! They will die in most of our countries winters. They should let each state decide like most Alien creature decisions.
 
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