Hey Jeremy, Boophis is a huge and diverse genus. It includes ground frogs, tree frogs, water frogs and everything in between. JVKAnyone still working with these? how are they in terms of care? do they breed readily? what type of setup is best in captivity? i'd assume a fast flowing stream, since that's where they're found?
Post viv pics if you have them!!
i should've probably made that a bit more clearHey Jeremy, Boophis is a huge and diverse genus. It includes ground frogs, tree frogs, water frogs and everything in between. JVK
Hey Jeremy, I think you're referring to the see-through, "glass-frog" types. The most recent (off the top of my head) have been B. ankaratra, B. siblans, B. luteus, etc. I doubt all of these frogs are tied to running water, though their similarities to New World Centrolenids are pretty remarkable. Whatever the case, stemcellular is the guy to talk to about their care. He needs to update his threadi should've probably made that a bit more clearI meant the arboreal Boophis Sp.
Been waiting (forever) for an update on these guys....hijack over.I have 2 male Boophis microtympanum. They are relatively specialized in habitat and temperature, but have proven pretty hardy after they were stabilized.
"Forever" is pretty dramaticBeen waiting (forever) for an update on these guys....hijack over.
Haha well it sure seemed like it!"Forever" is pretty dramatic![]()
Do you have pics of their tanks? did you have a screen top? glass top?"Forever" is pretty dramatic![]()
Seriously, the lighting is key with these frogs as far as pics. If it's off, they just look like brown Ranids. I've been wanting to catch them in their "full splendor", I'll try to dig up some old pics, but the lighting makes them look "yellowy".
They've been calling all of a sudden for some reason. It's been hot here, so I don't get it. Originally they called a lot in chilly early spring. They're pretty talkative, and have a growly sort of "rocks rolling together" sort of call. They like larger prey, their water got pretty full of tannins, and their pump has been burnt out for a bit, so no running water for a few weeks. Temps max have been 80. JVK