[Guest]

Question for you long termers...

Could someone tell me what the main imitator blood lines are and what they look like? Also, how long have people been keeping them and when did they stop being imported? Just trying to do a little background research so i'm not in the dark anymore.

Thanks in advance,

 

[Guest]

The original ones I remember from as far back as I can think were called the Sens line. They were generally green bodied, occassionally yellow headed, and had green/blueish legs. These are still the main ones represented when you hear D. imitator. I can't remember when Alex got rid of his, but the name has stuck. There was a 'Monk' line that was brought in a few years back which supposedly was more metallic looking-- like a D. variabilis.
j

 

[chuckpowell]

I think Alex got his D. imatator from me and I got mine from Charles Nishihara back in the mid- to late-70's. Where Charles got his I really don't remember. They are beautiful little frogs.

Best,

Chuck

 

[JJuchems]

These guys are by far my favorite frogs!!! So how long have they been in the hobby? Or better yet about how long have they been in the states? I would like to the time it has taken to help get them into a lot hands of collectors and as pets.
Later and Happy Frogging,
Jason Juchems

 

[Guest]

On the ones I bought from Patrick he told me his were from a WC male and a Todd Kelly female or visa versa.He told me he had them since 1996.This line has the bluish gray legs.They are also one of my favorites,well, I think all mine are,LOL.
Mark W.

 

[kyle1745]

They are great frogs, I have 2 sets, and just got some good eggs it seems. One of my favorite frogs.