[melissa68]

This is a strange one. I don't know if I would have believed it if I hadn't seen it.

Last night, I looked into the Intermedius cage, and noticed one of the frogs (a male I just added over the weekend) whose face looked really swollen. Upon further inspection, it looked like there was something stuck in his mouth - or his toungue was really swollen (like when they drown) and he couldn't shut his mouth.

So, I pull him out to take a closer look. I remove some pieces of spaghum, but can't figure out the blockage. So, using a small set of tweezers, I tried to move the object in his mouth. By this time, I had a closer look and came to the conclusion they looked like little stryofoam balls, like you will find in potting soil. So, I was really worried.

WRONG, the little bugger had 2 eggs in his mouth. I gently teased them from his mouth amazed at his little trick and added him back into the tank. Upon closer inspection, I found 2 additional eggs in the tank not 3 inches from where I had found him earlier.

Has anyone else had an issue like this?

There is a possiblity the tank holds a 2.1, because I can't find one of the frogs - but I have only seen 1 of the males for over a week.

Melis

 

[rmelancon]

I've had reticulatus eat eggs in the past. Don't remember if it was the male or female. Usually occurs if there are 2 of the same sex present, they will eat the eggs they think are not their own, although it can happen with a single pair.

 

[melissa68]

Robb,

Ya, that is what was surprising, usually I have heard of the females being the ones eating the eggs, not the males.

but, anything can happen. How are you doing with your search for female intermedius?

I've had reticulatus eat eggs in the past. Don't remember if it was the male or female. Usually occurs if there are 2 of the same sex present, they will eat the eggs they think are not their own, although it can happen with a single pair.

 

[steelcube]

Do you think he was eating them or transporting them to a different spot??

SB

 

[melissa68]

SB,

I don't know, but the thought came to mind. You would think if he wanted to 'eat' them the eggs would have been gone!

Has anyone seen this behavior before?

Melis

 

[Guest]

I have never seen this behavior, but would love to see it documented more. Keep us updated.

 

[melissa68]

I can't believe I didn't take a picture of it. I think I was so shocked by what I saw I forgot.

I will keep everyone up to date.