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Nevertheless, it was somewhat shocking to discover caecilians within the Tamiami Canal. These primitive amphibians are native to South America and were probably dumped by unscrupulous pet owners.
They resemble long noodles as they make their slithery way through the shallow waters. Although a bit scary looking, they’re actually quite harmless. Unless you’re small and on their menu.
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