Caecilians

worm-like

limbless, reduced eyes

sirens

salamanders 

newts

sals may live 55 yrs

have tails

Sirens

Salamaders

Newts

2 main genuses of caudates

metamorphosis to adult form never occurs but larvae are capable of reproduction.  

ex: mudpyppy and axoloti

branchial

buccopharyngeal

cutaneous

pulmonic

Animal husbandry

knowledge of natural hx is key

origin - captive or wild caught

preferred microhabitat

behavior

diet

a&p

arboreal, terrestrial, semi-aquatic, aquatic

security

stress reduction

lighting schemes

temp gradients

humidity gradients

species

stage of life cycle

timing/feeding behavior of species

size of animal

req supplementation Ca:P at 2:1

crickets

mealworms

flour beetles

fruit flies

termites

springtails

pinkie mice

earthworms

fish

other amphibians

pellet/formulated diets

ventral abdominal

ventral tail