Mantella Appreciation Thread - Who is keeping them and what species?

stemcellular · #1 (**permalink**) 02-15-2009, 07:36 AM

While there is a core group of africandos on DB that frequently (or infrequently) post about their collections, breeding success, I'm always intrigued to learn about other folks that are maybe less focused on the genus as a whole, but are nonetheless successfully keeping/breeding mantellas. To that end, I thought it would prove an interesting exercise to inventory current DB members to see who is currently working with mantellas, the specific species, and whether or not you have had reproductive success with the species (insert chuckle here..). If possible, please also cite whether they are CB or WC.

Here's to an interesting survey!

To start, I'm currently working with the following species:

Mantella laevigata WC and CB froglet (small breeding group - likely 4.2)

Mantella pulchra WC (2.3 or 3.2)

Mantella madagascariensis (assumed WC) (likely 2.2)

Mantella aurantiaca CB (3 unsexed froglets)

Mantella viridis WC (large group - 6.4 or so)

Mantella crocea CB (5 unsexed froglets)

flyangler18 · #2 (**permalink**) 02-15-2009, 01:03 PM

0.0.6 ebenaui juveniles here, Doug Peel line by way of Rich Terrell.

Philsuma · #3 (**permalink**) 02-15-2009, 02:01 PM

Nice.

I'll get into them someday. Too bad Devin doesn't post here anymore....

kawickstrom · #4 (**permalink**) 02-15-2009, 02:14 PM

0.0.2 Mantella viridis, They are still juvenilles so no breeding. I got them captive bred.

Conman3880 · #5 (**permalink**) 02-15-2009, 06:34 PM

1.0.1 laevigata here. Always calling, never breeding. Both WC.

NathanB · #6 (**permalink**) 02-15-2009, 07:11 PM

I've been thinking of getting some Mantella pulchra this year. but that doesn't really do anything for your survey

flyangler18 · #7 (**permalink**) 02-15-2009, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philsuma

Nice.

I'll get into them someday. Too bad Devin doesn't post here anymore....

Is he still in Madagascar?

stemcellular · #8 (**permalink**) 02-15-2009, 08:21 PM

Yes, heard from him this morning. Sounds like he is having a blast, despite the riots. Now back to the topic...

eLisborg · #9 (**permalink**) 02-15-2009, 08:38 PM

0.0.3 ebenaui, doug peel line from rich

3.2 viridis from rich, pepper line

moothefrog · #10 (**permalink**) 02-15-2009, 09:00 PM

I have a probable 1.1 ebenaui- Mark Pepper, from Doug Peel.
I also have 0.0.2 juvies Doug Peel line, and 0.0.5 golden mantella tadpoles, Devin Edmonds line.
All are CB.