Breeding 'Phibs: The Next Challenge

Zephyr · 09-15-2008, 06:52 PM

Seeing as most of my garters will be brumating this winter, I'll have time to focus on yet another project I've added to my repertoire: amphibians. I vended at the last reptile show (Pics soon in another thread :P) And graciously acquired 3 Kaloula pulchra and 3 Bombina orientalis juveniles from a trade for roaches. Out of curiosity I also bought a barking tree frog and a pacman frog. (Both of which I love to DEATH.)
So, I'm wondering if any one out there has some advice or experience with 'phibs. I know there aren't a lot of people out there with an interest in amphibians, but any additional info would be appreciated.

count dewclaw · 09-15-2008, 07:03 PM

Well, I don't have any of those species, but I keep Theloderma corticale. You can see them in this thread. I enjoy my frogs. I think the fire belly toads can be kept in a similar set up as the mossies (a bit more land area is needed for the toads, though) from what I've read...

Ok, it seems the link I added isn't working...not sure why...Anyway, the thread is titled "Mossy frogs, anyone?" in the garter lounge. Or do a search for mossy frogs.

Zephyr · 09-15-2008, 07:28 PM

I'm in the process of purchasing some sphagnum moss; it looks stunning with frogs AND for cleaning, all you have to do is wring it out. :P
I'll get some frog pictures soon; my amphibian count went from 0 to 8 in 5 hours. XD
I wonder if I could breed barking treefrogs...

Aundrea · 09-15-2008, 08:59 PM

awwwwwwwwwwww I want a pac man frog BAD. LOL. A albino one. I have a toad. My bf's kids caught it last year. His name is Kermit lol. He is a cutie. He only likes me to handle and hold him only.

Zephyr · 09-15-2008, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aundrea

awwwwwwwwwwww I want a pac man frog BAD. LOL. A albino one. I have a toad. My bf's kids caught it last year. His name is Kermit lol. He is a cutie. He only likes me to handle and hold him only.

lol
Could've had an albino. The guy haggled me out of it. XD
I like the normals anyways; I just want to grow the little guy MASSIVE.

Aundrea · 09-15-2008, 09:05 PM

awww i would love to see pics

My toad is a fattie LOL. He eats anything. I dont know if hes a he or not lol. But I just call him a he. Ill have to take a pic of him.

drache · 09-16-2008, 04:51 AM

I adopted five white's tree frogs (dumpy, smiling) a few months back
they eat, they poop and a couple of them croak in response to loud noises, or when they feel like it
they're super cute
I'd love to have a barking tree frog some day and I've been eyeing tomato frogs too

Zephyr · 09-17-2008, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drache

I adopted five white's tree frogs (dumpy, smiling) a few months back
they eat, they poop and a couple of them croak in response to loud noises, or when they feel like it
they're super cute
I'd love to have a barking tree frog some day and I've been eyeing tomato frogs too

If I could find a good dumpy breeder/ good stock at the next show, I'm so getting one. For housing, I found these neat 9.5 diameter containers that keep the humidity just right. Also, sphagnum moss is my new personal fave for frogs. Got a brick of it coming in soon I hope. :P
Just wring it out for cleaning time and you can use it as the sole substratum. :P

09-15-2008, 06:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
Zephyr Thamnophis inspectus Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dearborn, Michigan Posts: 2,112	Breeding 'Phibs: The Next Challenge Seeing as most of my garters will be brumating this winter, I'll have time to focus on yet another project I've added to my repertoire: amphibians. I vended at the last reptile show (Pics soon in another thread :P) And graciously acquired 3 Kaloula pulchra and 3 Bombina orientalis juveniles from a trade for roaches. Out of curiosity I also bought a barking tree frog and a pacman frog. (Both of which I love to DEATH.) So, I'm wondering if any one out there has some advice or experience with 'phibs. I know there aren't a lot of people out there with an interest in amphibians, but any additional info would be appreciated. __________________ Memorable quotes: "We're in garter turf now." "Don't you bite me!" "Go geet dose boyiez girl go geet'em!"

09-15-2008, 07:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
count dewclaw Adult snake Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fingerlakes Region New York Posts: 685	Re: Breeding 'Phibs: The Next Challenge Well, I don't have any of those species, but I keep Theloderma corticale. You can see them in this thread. I enjoy my frogs. I think the fire belly toads can be kept in a similar set up as the mossies (a bit more land area is needed for the toads, though) from what I've read... Ok, it seems the link I added isn't working...not sure why...Anyway, the thread is titled "Mossy frogs, anyone?" in the garter lounge. Or do a search for mossy frogs. __________________ LeAnn http://www.keepsakeknits.com 2.0.0 T. radix (anerythristic plains garter) "Asmodeus" and "Zassaliss" 0.0.1 T. proximus orarius "Carrot" 1.1.0 T. sirtalis pickeringii "Azule" and "Penny" Last edited by count dewclaw; 09-15-2008 at 07:33 PM.

09-15-2008, 07:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
Zephyr Thamnophis inspectus Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dearborn, Michigan Posts: 2,112	Re: Breeding 'Phibs: The Next Challenge I'm in the process of purchasing some sphagnum moss; it looks stunning with frogs AND for cleaning, all you have to do is wring it out. :P I'll get some frog pictures soon; my amphibian count went from 0 to 8 in 5 hours. XD I wonder if I could breed barking treefrogs... __________________ Memorable quotes: "We're in garter turf now." "Don't you bite me!" "Go geet dose boyiez girl go geet'em!"

09-15-2008, 08:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
Aundrea "Third shed, A Success" Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 566	Re: Breeding 'Phibs: The Next Challenge awwwwwwwwwwww I want a pac man frog BAD. LOL. A albino one. I have a toad. My bf's kids caught it last year. His name is Kermit lol. He is a cutie. He only likes me to handle and hold him only. __________________ 1 Red Sided Garter Swiper 2 Dekayi's Bennie, Max 1 Ornate Boxie Turtle Lola 1 Baby Russian Tortoise Lilly 1 Beagle Dog Maycee

09-15-2008, 09:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
Aundrea "Third shed, A Success" Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 566	Re: Breeding 'Phibs: The Next Challenge awww i would love to see pics My toad is a fattie LOL. He eats anything. I dont know if hes a he or not lol. But I just call him a he. Ill have to take a pic of him. __________________ 1 Red Sided Garter Swiper 2 Dekayi's Bennie, Max 1 Ornate Boxie Turtle Lola 1 Baby Russian Tortoise Lilly 1 Beagle Dog Maycee

09-16-2008, 04:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
drache Ophiuchus rhea Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 4,839	Re: Breeding 'Phibs: The Next Challenge I adopted five white's tree frogs (dumpy, smiling) a few months back they eat, they poop and a couple of them croak in response to loud noises, or when they feel like it they're super cute I'd love to have a barking tree frog some day and I've been eyeing tomato frogs too __________________ rhea "Life is just one damn thing after another." Mark Twain

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