amphibians

Hey guys. I recently started cutting glass as a new hobby, considering I've been into keeping reptiles and amphibians in vivariums since I was a kid. My first couple of terrariums I built were Euro-style (restricted top ventilation with sliding glass front and low front ventilation), and I'm...

Hello all. I am new to CP's for the most part. I have a had a few VFT's in the past. I live in SoCal and grow about 11 species of CP's SO FAR. Lol. My background is mostly in reptiles and amphibians. Mostly geckos, anoles and Big Eye Tree frogs (Leptopelis). I currently have more than 75...

Hey all. My name is Cameron, you can call me Cam if you want. Or King XD I spend a lot of time looking after my animals. I keep reptiles, amphibians, and other vertebrates and invertebrates. I prefer to grow live plants in my tanks. I was looking for something good to plant in my very...

Hi people, Do you think it is safe to keep newts in a carnivorous plants paludarium? I have two, they are a few inches each. My concern is that if they climb to the island frequently, as they are amphibians, their waste may lead to mineral build-up and harm the plants. Anybody has any...

Get ready for the North Western Captive Breeders Exhibit!!!! Details: Join us in the Expo Hall at the Puyallup Fairgrounds. Check out the awesome reptiles and cool carnivorous plants! Many people are coming to show off their amphibians and reptiles, as well as Carnivorous Plants, so be sure...

I found a young (maybe morphed just this year) Ambystoma maculatum or spotted salamander here! :banana2: I haven't seen one of these babies in years! I have only seen large adults in my town and are EXTEMELY rare here. Well this little guy (or girl, I didn't touch it just to check) made me so...

http://www.myembarq.com/news/news_reader.php?storyid=15962714&feedid=271 Frog Without Lungs Found in Indonesia 2008-04-10 07:51:25 By MICHAEL CASEY AP Environmental Writer <!--startclickprintinclude-->BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) — A frog has been found in a remote part of Indonesia that has no...

Okay, I have a bit of a conundrum and it is possible that no one here can help but I want to check all my possible avenues. I have a small colony of waxy tree frogs (Phyllomedusa sauvagei.) For those not familiar with these they are a desert dwelling species and as such are kept pretty much...

Hello everyone. I would like to know if any of you have a degree or career in environmental biology, ecology, biogeography, GIS, or any other closely related field and if you could share some thoughts on you career, job, and/or degree. What kind of degree do you have? What is your area of...

Hey everyone. I joined TerraForums back in May, but I never have posted here, but I guess it's never too late to introduce oneself to the community. I am 19 years old and I live in Southern California. I live in Palmdale, which is a high desert region. I am attending California State...

Hi Everyone, I am new to this forum. I grow all kinds of cps. My favorites are Helis, cephalotus, drosera and sarracenia. I also like reptiles and amphibians. I have a ball python, a corn snake, and a whites tree frog. Im always interested in new plants. Check out my growlist at...

Nepenthes Highlanders: argentii- Hortus Botanicus aristolochioides- California Carnivores burbidgeae- Don Elkins ephippiata- Don Elkins izumae- Steven Gardner jacquelineae- Steven Gardner lowii- Black Jungle ovata- Steven Gardner rajah- Equilibrio Carnivorous Plants sibuyanensis- Black Jungle...

A cave so huge helicopters can fly into it has just been discovered deep in the hills of a South American jungle paradise. Actually, "Cueva del Fantasma"—Spanish for "Cave of the Ghost"—is so vast that two helicopters can comfortably fly into it and land next to a towering waterfall. It was...

Do any of you own or know someone who owns a Malayan leaf frog? I am trying to get some info on these brutes, like how easy they are to keep, what conditions they need and the like. And before anyone takes it in their mind to lecture me on how these are not beginner animals let me say this: I...

It's a miracle: mice regrow hearts August 29, 2005 SCIENTISTS have created "miracle mice" that can regenerate amputated limbs or damaged vital organs, making them able to recover from injuries that would kill or permanently disable normal animals. The experimental animals are unique among...

keeping amphibians? breeding any? just curious

You may recall I posted that Sams Club had a large book of botanical art and orchid info from the Royal Horticultutral Society. I found another cool nature book set. It's the Encyclopedia of Animals 2 volume set. Each 464 page full color encyclopedia is filled with quality detailed information...

It's been a long time since I have had lizards. I took down my 40 gallon breeder planted community tank and set it up for lizards again. It's been 6 or 7 years since I've been to a show. There was a lot of nice reptiles and amphibians there. It was hard passing up the baby Veiled Chameleons for...

AAAHhhhhh, no wonder i couldnt find my post in the reptile and amphibians section! I made a mistake, sorry!!!!!!!! Please ignore

I recently purchased two medium sized fat, Fire bellied toads, theyre quiet healthy and they have each been eating 1-4 small crickets EASILY and with delight for the past week... I also added in two fire bellied Newts... I read somewhere that the Toads toxins can hurt other amphibians... I know...