Amphiumas... AKA Congo eels??

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springs are good too. just be careful, they bite and it will hurt
 
Hello:
Wow; that's the first time I've heard the name "Congo Eel" used in a long time. These guys are all over the state of Florida though they do seem to be more prevalent in some areas. In South Florida you want to look in shallow waterways (creeks or canals) that are choked with Water Hyacinths. You will rarely ever see them out in the open. Usually they are tangled in the roots and can be caught in nets. Another unique way to capture them (and a secret way as well, so don't tell anyone, LOL) is to make a frame about thirty inches square and Mount quarter inch hardware cloth to it. Dip it under a group of Hyacinths and lift up, bringing them to shore. Then go through the hyacinths and collect your booty. It's kind of like panning for gold. You might also collect Dwarf and Greater Sirens, Red-Bellied Mud Snakes (Farancia), and Little Black Swamp Snakes (Seminatrix)which are really cool. The other thing you could possibly get are Peninsular Newts and I know a lot of people on the forum would probably like to have them. It's not easy work collecting Amphiuma but it sure is a fun way to spend the day with Mother Nature."
Oh, one last thing; somebody mentioned their bite. Well believe me, these things have razor sharp teeth and bites from them are legendary. I have one that I'm trying to grow to record size that will come to the surface and snatch a mouse out of my hand with lightning speed, crushing the animal easily in it's powerful jaws. They are awesome animals that can live for over fifty years.
Good Luck and...Have a Great Day!!!
The "Creature"
 
Creature;3872097; said:
Hello:
Wow; that's the first time I've heard the name "Congo Eel" used in a long time. These guys are all over the state of Florida though they do seem to be more prevalent in some areas. In South Florida you want to look in shallow waterways (creeks or canals) that are choked with Water Hyacinths. You will rarely ever see them out in the open. Usually they are tangled in the roots and can be caught in nets. Another unique way to capture them (and a secret way as well, so don't tell anyone, LOL) is to make a frame about thirty inches square and Mount quarter inch hardware cloth to it. Dip it under a group of Hyacinths and lift up, bringing them to shore. Then go through the hyacinths and collect your booty. It's kind of like panning for gold. You might also collect Dwarf and Greater Sirens, Red-Bellied Mud Snakes (Farancia), and Little Black Swamp Snakes (Seminatrix)which are really cool. The other thing you could possibly get are Peninsular Newts and I know a lot of people on the forum would probably like to have them. It's not easy work collecting Amphiuma but it sure is a fun way to spend the day with Mother Nature."
Oh, one last thing; somebody mentioned their bite. Well believe me, these things have razor sharp teeth and bites from them are legendary. I have one that I'm trying to grow to record size that will come to the surface and snatch a mouse out of my hand with lightning speed, crushing the animal easily in it's powerful jaws. They are awesome animals that can live for over fifty years.
Good Luck and...Have a Great Day!!!
The "Creature"
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Thanks buddy, I see you also live in central fl, maybe we should organize a collecting trip!;)
 
Creature;3872097; said:
Hello:
Wow; that's the first time I've heard the name "Congo Eel" used in a long time. These guys are all over the state of Florida though they do seem to be more prevalent in some areas. In South Florida you want to look in shallow waterways (creeks or canals) that are choked with Water Hyacinths. You will rarely ever see them out in the open. Usually they are tangled in the roots and can be caught in nets. Another unique way to capture them (and a secret way as well, so don't tell anyone, LOL) is to make a frame about thirty inches square and Mount quarter inch hardware cloth to it. Dip it under a group of Hyacinths and lift up, bringing them to shore. Then go through the hyacinths and collect your booty. It's kind of like panning for gold. You might also collect Dwarf and Greater Sirens, Red-Bellied Mud Snakes (Farancia), and Little Black Swamp Snakes (Seminatrix)which are really cool. The other thing you could possibly get are Peninsular Newts and I know a lot of people on the forum would probably like to have them. It's not easy work collecting Amphiuma but it sure is a fun way to spend the day with Mother Nature."
Oh, one last thing; somebody mentioned their bite. Well believe me, these things have razor sharp teeth and bites from them are legendary. I have one that I'm trying to grow to record size that will come to the surface and snatch a mouse out of my hand with lightning speed, crushing the animal easily in it's powerful jaws. They are awesome animals that can live for over fifty years.
Good Luck and...Have a Great Day!!!
The "Creature"
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that sounds awesome ., maybe get a few myself.
 
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