[BeastMaster]

I was out hiking in Manoa Valley this morning & saw this auratus tadpole in a Neoregelia bromeliad cup.

I’ve seen numerous juvenile & adult auratus throughout the valley but this my 1st tadpole.


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[BeastMaster]

April 12- came home w/ me & placed in a brom cup in my vivarium “Manoa”. Noticed new back legs during transfer.

April 24- 1st observed front leg pockets & eye ridges

April 26- front legs have emerged

April 29- tail almost totally absorbed & appears to be air breathing

April 30- 1st observed out of water

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[varanoid]

Very cool! Looking good!

 

[BeastMaster]

“Davis” milestones
02 May- left brom cup
03 May- 1st observation in leaf litter

08 May- 1st observation hunting

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[macg]

Did you provide any food while he was in the brom?

 

[BeastMaster]

Did you provide any food while he was in the brom?

Yes, Cobalt 0.5mm pellets 2-3x wk


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[BeastMaster]

Just a current pic

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[BeastMaster]

So, took this pic this morning and from the looks of those front toe pads, “Davis” appears to be a male. Haven’t heard any calls yet. What do you think? Happy St Patty’s day everyone!

 

[Johanovich]

So, took this pic this morning and from the looks of those front toe pads, “Davis” appears to be a male. Haven’t heard any calls yet. What do you think? Happy St Patty’s day everyone!

In my experience so far, toepads don't mean much in auratus. Even body shape is not really reliable (I've got a male which is fatter than most females I've seen). Only way to find out for sure is calling.

 

[BeastMaster]

Been a while for posting in the forum. Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas 1st pic is of “Davis” as of this am. What a fatty. The 2nd is my Auratus Christmas wreath. Looking forward to a safe 2021, please wear your masks. Happy New Year!

 

[Justin3]

That wreath is awesome and I'm glad to see Davis is doing well. Happy New Year!