Does anyone know how to sex imitators? i have 4 imitator varaderos and have heard a couple calling and was curious to see which ones are the ones that are calling, and am also curious to see if they have any females to mate with

For those of y'all how know him, he was a great guy. I learned a lot from him when I first started breeding tincs back in 2007. He was full of energy and definitely a sad loss for the hobby. I was sad to hear the news when I saw he passed this morning. Just thought I would share the news.

Does any one have ideas for some cool moss or vining plants i could put to cover my cork background and ledges?

Andreas recently took a trip to Colombia and had time to stop at Tesoros de Colombia to visit.
Take a moment to check out his blog.

http://in-blogota.blogspot.com/2014/09/t...a-sas.html

I cannot seem to upload photos via safari after updating to iOS 8. The site seems to hang for a while then I get a message that the connection to the site was lost. Anyone else having problems?

This is a basic start of a template for general frog problem use. Think of it as level one tech support. I'll adjust and add to it, in time.


Basic Frog Problem Questionnaire Template:

answer all these questions as best you can (cut and paste)

1. What species ? How long have you had the frog(s) and where did you acquire them ? What size ? (use a common US Coin as a reference)

2. What are your Temperatures -Day and Night - Highs and lows ? Are the enclosure lights too hot ?

3. What is the Humidity like ? - Percentage or guesstimate. What type of Water are you using ? Describe your tank/enclosure and it's lid or top.

4. What kind of food are you providing, how much and are you dusting it ? What superfine powdered supplements are you using and are they fresh ?

5. Any other animals in the enclosure currently or recently ? Tankmates / other frogs ?

6. Any type of behaviour you would consider 'odd' ?

7. Have you handled or touched the frogs recently ? Any cleansers, paint, perfumes, NICOTINE, bug sprays ect near the tank ?

8. Can you take pictures of EVERYTHING ? The frogs, the enclosure ? Take numerous pics of everything - that will be of great help.

It's not that easy to explain, I'll tell ya that much. It is some of these things:

1. People getting to play scientist - often from divergent professions, like Mechanics, Information Technologists, Car Dealers, Police Officers.

2. New people get excited and entranced - so excited that they begin to teach, instruct and reprimand others with only .5 to 1 years in the hobby themselves.

3. Keeping Dart Frogs, even though some species can be considered 'cheap" to acquire and house, is still considered a LUXURY hobby. Even though the economy may be in the crapper, times are tough and prices are up...the people in this hobby tend to spend money and by doing so, have an inflated self opinion or worth. If they own a couple nice vivs or a frog room - they probably think of themselves as a king, or at least the equivalent of a senator.

4. Most Americans, any hobby included, but especially here...consider themselves to be gorgeous, unique little snowflakes that can do no wrong. When told they can't do something or if something they are doing gets labeled 'wrong' , they instantly go into attack mode and become indignant. We have become a nation of people that cannot take hearing the word 'no".

5. Since this is such a luxury hobby, some people that have large investments in it, take it to the next level and get mad about things we should normally not consider getting upset over. Actually, this one is a bit more understandable, as large investments of time, effort and money DOES entitle people to have a vested interest and 'worry' more about things. Still, you will find arguments here, especially amongst the older guys that you would not find in other..shall we say..'less expensive" hobbies.

and now for the fun stuff:

6. You can make new friends for LIFE...good friends...just by being active in this hobby. Now by being active, I mean you need to really put yourself out there. Posting, going to meets and gatherings.

7. These animals are VERY rewarding on so many levels. They will teach you things...yes...TEACH you about yourself, if you let them. The care, the observation, the learning, the research and the camaraderie. It's all worth it. Even when faced with some of the negative aspects that I just listed above. Is it all worth it ? Oh my yes. It certainly is.

About 2 weeks ago I traded some froglets off to some people locally and ended up taking home a proven pair of bicolors and the 18 18 24 exoterra they lived in. If I could redo the experience I think I would've done it differently. Next time I have the option to take a viv home I am going to inspect it like you would when buying a used car. Last night I noticed it was becoming overrun with millipedes and I spent the entire day today tearing it down, baking substrate, boiling rocks, etc etc. I'm pooped. Make sure to do a good inspection and place a value on your time and labor. [ATTACHMENT NOT FOUND][ATTACHMENT NOT FOUND][ATTACHMENT NOT FOUND]

This particular Sub-Forum may look a little confusing to access, and I apologise for that.

To see the multiple posts here...click on the Genus name (Larger sized Green coloured font) on the left side of the column


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If you see a Dart Frog Species that is not listed here...please let me know.