I've had a group of four terrestrial caecilians (sold to me as "blue cameroon caecilians," but I haven't been able to confirm that) for about 7 months now with no problems. Tonight, I had one on the top of the substrate--probably the only time I've seen one surface--and it is not looking well. It is a bit lethargic and is discolored (with a red hue to it) and also has a couple of lumps along its body. The lumps are fairly firm and noticeable. One is near near the head, may 10% of the way down its body, the other about in the middle. I have him quarantined for now soaking in water with just enough moss for him to hide in a little. I dug up the other three and they looked very healthy (actually, they had put some length and weight on since last time I dug them up). Tomorrow they will all get new substrate just to be safe. Any idea on what this could be? And more importantly, what can I do to save the sick one?
Awesome pets, but normally best left alone for the most part--unfortunately this means I couldn't catch this sooner. Please post any idea you may have. There's not a lot of people I can turn to with caecilian help so hopefully someone here has an idea. I can email pictures if that can help with a diagnosis.
Awesome pets, but normally best left alone for the most part--unfortunately this means I couldn't catch this sooner. Please post any idea you may have. There's not a lot of people I can turn to with caecilian help so hopefully someone here has an idea. I can email pictures if that can help with a diagnosis.