AmphibiCast

This week I am joined by Dr. Gary Bucciarelli. Gary is a researcher with decades of amphibian experience and in this episode we discuss the effects of UVB on wild oophaga pumilio, as well as the unique natural history (and incredible toxicity) of the California newt. 

To learn more about Gary's research visit:
http://www.garybucciarelli.org/

To Support the podcast by becoming a Patron, for merch, a 10% discount off of an In Situ Ecosystems vivarium, and to support dart frog conservation through the ACA visit: https://linktr.ee/AmphibiCast

This week's episode is sponsored by the Active Conservation Alliance.  https://activeconservationalliance.org/

This week I am joined once again by veterinarian, Dr. Robert “Oz” Ossiboff. In this episode we dive deeper into amphibian medicine and examine several real life cases that include metabolic bone disease, nematode infections, chytrid, entamoeba, mycobacteriosis and more! We discuss the disease processes for each, diagnostics, treatments and  real life outcomes. 

To learn more visit https://www.vetmed.ufl.edu/profile/ossiboff-robert/

To support the podcast, for merch, for a 10 % listener discount off of an in situ ecosystems vivarium, and to support dart frog conservation through the active conservation alliance visit https://linktr.ee/AmphibiCast

This week is sponsored by the ACA https://activeconservationalliance.org/

This week I am joined by Cristie Alleman of Cristie’s Ranitomeya. We talk about her breeding projects, and why she chose to begin her journey into frogs with Ranitomeya. 

To support to the show be becoming a Patron, for a 10% discount off of an In Situ Ecosystems vivarium, for merch, and to support dart frog conservation through the Active Conservation Alliance, visit https://linktr.ee/AmphibiCast

Be sure to follow Cristie’s Ranitomeya on Instagram and Facebook 

As the frog hobby and other exotic hobbies progress into the digital age, more and more people are falling victim to online scams.  Both buyers and sellers face unique challenges when it comes to online animal and dry good sales, but how do we identify a scam and how do we avoid them?

Helping me tackle this week's topic is Bill Strand. Bill is the host of the Reptile Entrepreneur Podcast and has decades of experience as a vendor, buyer, and all around business person.  We discuss how scams affect sellers in terms of lost revenue, brand confusion, and product counterfeiting; and we discuss how scammers prey on buyers by using fake photos or bogus accounts.  We also discuss how to identify scams and what to avoid if you are buying or selling online.

 To Support the Podcast by becoming a Patron, for Merch, and for a 10% discount off an In Situ Ecosystems vivarium, visit: https://linktr.ee/AmphibiCast


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This week's episode is sponsored by the Active Conservation Alliance
to get involved visit http://activeconservationalliance.org/

Frogs and toads (and salamanders too!) are known for their unique feeding mechanisms.  Many species rely on their tongues to capture and ingest prey but did you know that there is so much more involved than just the tongue? This week I am joined by Rachael Keeffe and we discuss her new paper on the feeding mechanics of the cane toad (Rhynella marina). Using sophisticated XROMM technology, Rachael was able to witness a never before seen process involving not only the toad's tongue but other parts of the body.  We discuss toad morphology, what happens during a tongue flick,  and why a toad's eyes close  when feeding. 


This week's episode is sponsored by the Active Conservation Alliance. To get involved visit:   https://activeconservationalliance.org/

To Support the Podcast by becoming a Patron, for Merch, and for a 10% discount off of an In Situ Ecosystems Vivarium, visit: https://linktr.ee/AmphibiCast

To read the full paper by Rachael Keeffe, visit: https://academic.oup.com/iob/article/4/1/obac045/6769806?login=false#381208152

One of the most common questions that amphibian keepers have is, how do I provide proper supplemental heat to my enclosure? In this episode I discuss some of  different methods and equipment that are effective at providing  additional heat when it is needed. 

This week's episode is sponsored by the Active Conservation Alliance. The ACA is a conservation effort with a special interest in dart frogs. To get involved visit: https://activeconservationalliance.org/

For a 10% listener discount off of an In Situ Ecosystems vivarium, for Amphibicast Merch or to become a Patron on Patreon, visit:  https://linktr.ee/AmphibiCast

This week I am joined by Jack Small and we discuss his recent trip to Colombia and Cali Zoo, some takeaways from this passed American Frog Day, our 2023 frog room goals and much more. 

This week's episode is sponsored by the Active Conservation Alliance. The ACA is a conservation effort with a special interest in dart frogs. To get involved visit: https://activeconservationalliance.org/

For a 10% listener discount off of an In Situ Ecosystems vivarium, for Amphibicast Merch or to become a Patron on Patreon, visit:  https://linktr.ee/AmphibiCast

One of the largest and most unique looking frogs available to hobbyists is Phyllomedusa bicolor (also known as the giant monkey frog or waxy monkey treefrog).  This week I am joined by Mike Novy, and we discuss the care and proper husbandry of the species, and we also discuss it's history in the amphibian hobby dating back to the early 1990's.  Phyllomedusa bicolor is an incredible species for intermediate to advanced keepers, and if you are looking to venture into their care, this is the episode for you. 

This week's episode is sponsored by the Active Conservation Alliance. The ACA is a conservation effort with a special interest in dart frogs. To get involved visit: https://activeconservationalliance.org/

For a 10% listener discount off of an In Situ Ecosystems vivarium, for Amphibicast Merch or to become a Patron on Patreon, visit:  https://linktr.ee/AmphibiCast

This three part series focuses on the past, present and future of Tesoros de Colombia. In this week's episode (Part 3) we talk about the future. I am joined by Ivan and Michael Heinrichs, and we discuss the future projects underway at Tesoros de Colombia, including the creation of the Active Conservation Alliance. 

For more information visit: https://tesorosdecolombia.com/ and https://activeconservationalliance.org/

To Support the Podcast by becoming a Patron, for Merch, and for a 10% listener discount off of an In Situ Ecosystems vivarium, visit: https://linktr.ee/AmphibiCast

This three part series focuses on the past, present and future of Tesoros de Colombia. In this week's episode (Part 2) we talk about the present. I am joined by Ivan and Julio Rodriguez and we discuss the current projects underway at Tesoros de Colombia, what went into the very first export, dealing with CITES and Fish and Wildlife inspections, how frogs are shipped safely, and how the market varies based on species availability. 

For more information visit: https://tesorosdecolombia.com/ and https://activeconservationalliance.org/

To Support the Podcast by becoming a Patron, for Merch, and for a 10% listener discount off of an In Situ Ecosystems vivarium, visit: https://linktr.ee/AmphibiCast