EXOTIC+AMPHIBIANS

HERE ARE SOME VERY WIERD AMPHIBIANS! AND EXOTIC!

Caecilian: Caecilians have no limbs, making the smaller species resemble worms and the larger species resemble snakes. The tail is short or absent, and the cloaca is near the end of the body. Their skin is dark-matte and smooth, but some species have colored skins. Calcite scales are inside the body. Because of these scales, caecilians were once thought to be related to the fossil stegophacalia, but now they are belived to be a secondary development, and the two groups are most likely unrelated.

Poison dart frog: Poison dart frog is the common name for a group of frogs in the family dendrobae which are native to Central and South America. Unlike most frogs, species are active during the day, and often exhibit brightly-colored bodies. Although all dendrobades are toxic in the wild, levels of toxcity vary considerably from one species to the next, and from one population to another. Many species are critically endangered. These amphibians are called "poison dart" because of the indignious Amerindians' use of their secrections on the tips of blowdarts. In fact, of over 175 species, only 3 have been documented as being used for this purpose, and none of them come from the dendrobae genus, which is characterized by the brilliant colors of its members. Giant toad: The giant toad is the largest of Florida frogs and toads. When this non-native species is threatened, it secretes a toxic milky substance from its huge paratoid glands in the back of the head. This secretion will burn the eyes, may inflame the skin, and kill cats and dogs if they enflame it. They are 8 inches long and three inches tall. The largest on record was the size of a dog. Tiger salamander: The tiger salamander is a species of mole salamander. The proper common name is eastern tiger salamander, as to differate from closely related species. They are unusual because they have lidded eyes. Fire and Tiger Salamanders can be exotic pets. Only these type of exotic amphibians can only be home pets. Back to Home Page