Typhlonectes natans and axolotl

[amy88]

Hiya,

I don't know too much about typhlonectes natans but they i think they are cool and interesting. I was wondering if you could house them with axolotl or not?

Thanks,
Amy

 

[Darkmaverick]

Hi Amy,

They are not permitted to be kept in Australia as pets. Have a look at this link.

http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/resources/nature/CurrentSpeciesList.pdf

http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/wildlifelicences/GettingAnAmphibianKeepersLicence.htm

Even if you did acquire the rubber eel/sicilian worm, they are not suitable to be kept with axies. In general, species mixing is not encouraged.

Cheers.

 

[Kaysie]

In addition to the legality, T. natans are tropical, while axolotls require temperatures of preferably under 21C. Keeping the tank warm enough for caecilians will surely kill your axolotl, and vice versa. Keeping the tank 'in between' will just stress and weaken and eventually kill both animals.

 

[amy88]

In addition to the legality, T. natans are tropical, while axolotls require temperatures of preferably under 21C. Keeping the tank warm enough for caecilians will surely kill your axolotl, and vice versa. Keeping the tank 'in between' will just stress and weaken and eventually kill both animals.

Hey thanks so much for that. I didn't even realise they weren't legal is AUS.

 

[Markw]

Also, they look quite like worms..and to the blindish axies, could look like food..like Rayson said, specie mixing is a no-no unless its with food.

Mark