One important husbandry tool.....

[Philsuma]

NICE find Jason.

It's only offered at a few stores though....I almost always try to look and handle something in the store before buying.

If anyone else finds these at a local store - please report back.

[Jason]

Originally Posted by Philsuma

NICE find Jason.

It's only offered at a few stores though....I almost always try to look and handle something in the store before buying.

If anyone else finds these at a local store - please report back.

I got mine at Menards, which is a WI/MN/IA/IL? area Home Depot type store.

[james67]

i ordered that model off amazon. it works great, but the lead for the temp probe is ridiculously short (like 1/2 inch). i use it to run this http://www.northerntool.com/images/p.../173035_lg.jpg it has worked extremely well at keeping the temps right during cold snaps, and even when it was in the 30's and our central heating broke.

again, the problem is the probe, since you can only get readings at the height of the plug, resulting in some change as you get higher in the room.

james

[Jason]

Yea that is true, but I like having that temp difference. You could put a fan in the room to circulate the air. I tried that, but since my basement floor is so cool (live in MN) it seemed to cool the room down too much. You really have to play around with the thermometer and your lighting schedule to get it right, but once you do it works wonders.

[swiftfrog]

lol I use my ER shears all day long to cut off silicone tops trim unsightly plants, cut shear for the bottom of my viv's and the tops of my fruit fly cultures. They also work for cutting up poultry (usually with a separate pair and yeah thanks phil I've used ideas of your posts and others like you since i started this hobby 5 years ago and at age 24 I still have a lot to learn and use.

[Dragas]

I may try one of these out ...
Infrared Wine Thermometer - Vinotemp

If the price is right (on ebay.)

[JoshK]

Originally Posted by Dragas

I may try one of these out ...
Infrared Wine Thermometer - Vinotemp

If the price is right (on ebay.)

I have one similar, but for the price I am thinking of purchasing one of these - Amazon.com: Actron CP7875 PocketTherm Infrared Thermometer: Automotive

[Philsuma]

Whatever temp monitor you choose....make sure it has a red laser so you can see exactly what you are checking.

Spend an extra 10 dollars for such an upgrade. You will be glad you did.

[Philsuma]

I had been "sitting" on this one for years and somehow it missed being posted until my recent pum thread..

anyhoo....here it is. They are REALLY versatile and handy for securing everything from film cans to broms. The magnet is very strong...be careful.


Amazon.com: Zoo Med MS-1 Magclip Magnet Suction Cups: Kitchen & Dining

[Philsuma]

Frog capture and transfer by clear tube part deux....




Glad to be able to help with the frog capture. Plastic tubes can be found at any Lowes, Walmart, Home Depot ect , as flourescent tube protectors. Cheap too.

When you go plastic tube....you'll never go back. Most times the frogs don't even notice the tube due to it's transparency. If you can place the mouth of the tube directly in front of the frog - that's best. Then as you being to slip the tube over the frog, the bottom of the tube mouth will touch the frog causing it to literaly jump right into the tube.

Remember to use a much larger diameter tube that frog size, but this works well on all frogs ,Tincs to Pums.

You can cut and otherwise customize the tube lengths and even cap one end. If the frog goes deep into the tube you can do one of 2 things....place the whole tube into the new enclosure and allow the frog to come out on it's on pace.

or....my fav:

tilt the tube into the new enclosure and pour a little water into the tube and this will flush the frog out - no worse for wear.