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World’s Smallest Frogs Added to 2011’s List of Newly-Discovered Amphibians

findiviglio — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 20:55:03 +0000

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. Two frog species recently discovered in southeastern New Guinea are smaller than any other 4-legged vertebrate. Within their pea-sized bodies, they pack a brain, lungs, heart, digestive system and most of the other organs that people have…simply astounding! Tiny Frogs and Fish The frogs, Paedophryne dekot and P. verrucosa, were collected More >

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World’s Smallest Frogs Added to 2011’s List of Newly-Discovered Amphibians

Multicolored Rainbow Toad, “Missing” since 1924, is Found in Borneo

findiviglio — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 19:16:53 +0000

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. The Borneo Rainbow or Sambas Stream Toad, Ansonia latidisca, is known only from drawings made by its discoverer, and has not been seen in 87 years. Extensive development of its only known habitat has long raised fears of its extinction. This month (July, 2011), however, it became the second of the More >

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Multicolored Rainbow Toad, “Missing” since 1924, is Found in Borneo

Frog Reproduction Made Simple – Breeding Fire-Bellied Toads

findiviglio — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:52:45 +0000

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. Although no frog can be classified as “easy” to breed in captivity, the Chinese or Oriental Fire-Bellied Toad, Bombina orientalis, is at least “reliable”. Two related species that appear in the trade, the European Fire-Bellied Toad, B. bombina and the Yellow-Bellied Toad, B. variegata, are also regularly bred by hobbyists. The Oriental More >

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Frog Reproduction Made Simple – Breeding Fire-Bellied Toads

Amphibian News – Rare Frogs Breed in Captivity, Lost Species Found

findiviglio — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 19:25:37 +0000

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. Frogs and frog enthusiasts have much to celebrate these days. The endangered Lake Titicaca Frog, Telmatobius culeus, has reproduced in captivity, and 6 Haitian frogs, lost to science for decades, have been found. Lake Titicaca’s Aquatic Giant The huge, skin-breathing, cold-adapted Lake Titicaca Frog ranks as one of the world’s strangest More >

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Amphibian News – Rare Frogs Breed in Captivity, Lost Species Found

Do Your Frogs or Toads Have Trouble Catching Insects?

findiviglio — Tue, 31 May 2011 13:26:02 +0000

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. I’ve recently observed several frogs and toads to develop difficulties in feeding (American Bullfrogs, Gray Treefrogs, Southern Leopard and Green Frogs; several readers have written to me concerning difficulties with American Toads). It starts with what looks like “bad aim” and progresses to the point where the frogs cannot catch insects More >

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Do Your Frogs or Toads Have Trouble Catching Insects?

Vitamin and Mineral Supplementation for Aquatic Frogs, Turtles & Newts – Part 2

findiviglio — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:02:54 +0000

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. In Part 1 of this article we discussed vitamin/mineral supplements for aquatic animals that accept prepared/non-living foods; included among these are African Clawed Frogs, Sharp-Ribbed and many other newts, and most water-dwelling turtles. Live Prey Specialists Animals that take live prey only are especially troublesome when it comes to supplementation, as one More >

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Vitamin and Mineral Supplementation for Aquatic Frogs, Turtles & Newts – Part 2

2010’s Amphibian Discoveries – New Species and New Information – Part 1

findiviglio — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:45:59 +0000

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. In the wake of continuing amphibian extinctions, herpetologists made a special effort to study frogs and salamanders in 2010. Their hard work resulted in the discovery of new species and others believed extinct, and in many surprising new findings about how they live. Please note: the species described below are barely More >

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2010’s Amphibian Discoveries – New Species and New Information – Part 1

Vitamin and Mineral Supplementation for Aquatic Frogs, Turtles & Newts – Part 1

findiviglio — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 13:42:43 +0000

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. Powdered vitamin and mineral supplements for reptiles and amphibians have been a great boon to herp keepers. However, African Clawed Frogs, Red-Eared Sliders, Axolotls and other creatures that feed only in water present special challenges, as the supplements wash away before being consumed. Today we’ll look at some ways around this More >

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Vitamin and Mineral Supplementation for Aquatic Frogs, Turtles & Newts – Part 1

Inexpensive Homes for American Toads and Their Relatives

findiviglio — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 14:09:47 +0000

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. From simple, easily-cleaned habitats to complex environments, herp enthusiasts have many options when it comes to setting up terrariums for reptiles and amphibians. Today I’ll cover everything you’ll need to create an ideal habitat for American, Fowler’s, Southern, Great Plains and Green Toads. With a bit of modification, your set-up will More >

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Inexpensive Homes for American Toads and Their Relatives

Frog Diets – Nutritious Foods for Popularly-Kept Frogs and Toads – Part 1

findiviglio — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 14:47:44 +0000

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. Many frogs and toads that are collected or purchased and kept as pets will greedily accept crickets and mealworms, the food items most easily obtained from pet stores. Most thrive on this fare for a time, but eventually develop nutritional disorders and expire long before they have reached their potential life-span. More >

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Frog Diets – Nutritious Foods for Popularly-Kept Frogs and Toads – Part 1