AmphibiCast

This week I welcome back Troy Goldberg for episode 100. We discuss rack systems for dart frog vivariums, the care and breeding of large obligates, and the importance of putting out quality online frog content. 

To support the show by becoming a Patron, for AmphibiCast Merch, for a 10% listener discount on In Situ Ecosystems vivariums, and to support Panamanian frog conservation visit: https://linktr.ee/AmphibiCast

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I would also want to thank everyone who helped the podcast get to 100 episodes.  To all my guests, sponsors and listeners - This episode is dedicated to you!

As the Amphibian Hobby continues to grow, more and more people are keeping frogs and other amphibians as pets.  However, situations often arise where keepers can no longer keep their animals.  Many keepers look out for rescue organizations, but there are only a handful that accept amphibians.  Running an amphibian focused rescue operation also poses a unique set of challenges. 

This week I am joined by Cloudberry Exotics Sanctuary and we discuss how she started her rescue operation in 2009 , why she chose to focus on frogs, and what's involved in rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming frogs in need. We discuss some common situations where a frog may need to be rescued and how to avoid care and husbandry mistakes. 

Follow Cloudberry Exotics Sanctuary on instagram @cloudberryexotics and visit https://www.cloudberryexotics.com/

For AmphibiCast Merch, to support the show by becoming a patron, for a 10% listener discount on In Situ Ecosystems vivariums and to support Panamanian Frog Conservation visit:https://linktr.ee/AmphibiCast
 

Oophaga pumilio "blue jeans" is one of the most visually stunning frogs in the world. Yet, there hasn't been a concerted effort to breed them in captivity up until now. This week I am joined once again by Audrey of Urban Amphibia, and we discuss her Oophaga pumilio "blue jeans" captive breeding project, some behavior quirks that are unique to the locale ,and how to get a pair to successfully reproduce.  We also discuss Audrey's educational work with veterinary students and how she uses dart frogs and other animals in community outreach programs for combat veterans. 

To support the show by becoming a Patron, for AmphibiCast merch, for a 10% listener discount on In Situ Ecosystems vivariums, and to support Panamanian Frog Conservation visit: https://linktr.ee/AmphibiCast

Be sure to follow Audrey on Instagram @urban_amphibia and subscribe to her Youtube Channel Audrey's Urban Exotics 

Over the years, it has become common practice to incorporate specialized UV lighting into the husbandry of many herp species.  Although we don't often associate UV lighting with captive amphibians, there may be a place for it as technology continues to evolve in a more frog friendly direction. In this week's episode I am joined by Ryan McVeigh of VivTech. Ryan has dedicated years of his career developing and advancing husbandry tools such as UV lighting. We discuss how the technology has advanced since the early 1980's, UV options out there today that may suit the needs of captive amphibians, and we compare and contrast some aspects of the reptile and amphibian hobbies. 

For more information check out: https://www.vivtechproducts.com/index.php/about

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To support the show by becoming a Patron, for AmphibiCast Merch, for a 10% discount on In Situ Ecosystems vivariums and to support Panamanian Frog Conservation, click: https://linktr.ee/AmphibiCast

When we think about dart frogs, we almost always  immediately picture the beautifully blue Dendrobates tinctorius "azureus." Once thought to be its own species (research is still ongoing), Azureus has been the focus of attention for both beginner and advanced hobbyists for half a century. However, there hasn't been a thorough account of how Azureus came into zoos and private collections up until now. My guest this week is Nick Zoppa, and Nick has taken the time to fully research the history and timeline of Azureus in the hobby. He has written an article about how the locale arrived into collections around the world, and another detailing and demystifying the different lineages existing today. 

To read Nick's articles visit: https://www.tinctank.com/

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This week I am joined by Edgardo Griffith of the EVACC Foundation in Panama. Edgardo has dedicated decades of his life working towards preserving the Panamanian Golden Frog (Atelopus zeteki). In this episode we discuss how it all started, what the situation is today, and what the future holds for the world's most iconic and endangered amphibian species.  

To support / donate towards the Panamanian Golden Frog's preservation please visit: https://www.ranadorada.org/

To support AmphibiCast by becoming a Patron, for Merch, and for 10 % listener discounts on In Situ Ecosystems vivariums click https://linktr.ee/AmphibiCast

In this weeks episode I discuss some money saving options for those interested in keeping frogs on a budget. 



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Tonight I am joined again by Zac Goodnow from Equatorial Ecosystems.  Zac and I discuss some common issues that pop up in both new and established vivariums such as plant die off, mold outbreaks, fungus gnats, snails, poor drainage, and -what to do with that expensive cutting you recently bought that just won't thrive.  If you've ever had something go wrong in one of your vivariums this is the episode you've waiting for. 

Be sure to check out https://equatorial-ecosystems.com/ and follow Zac on Instagram 

To support the show by becoming a Patron on Patreon, for AmphibiCast Merch, and for listener discounts on In Situ vivariums check out https://linktr.ee/AmphibiCast

Tonight I am joined by Dr. David Blackburn. David has spent the majority of his career studying African Frog species, as well as frog evolution and morphology.  We begin with a discussion on frog evolution, extinct frogs, and the frogs in fossil record; and we continue on to discuss several African species including the goliath frog and a very rare species of Xenopus. We also discuss some of the new technology that scientists are using to study and recreate rare and extinct amphibian species.

To support the show by becoming a Patron on Patreon, for AmphibiCast Merch, and for listener discounts on In Situ Ecosystems vivariums visit: https://linktr.ee/AmphibiCast

To learn more about the topics discussed in tonight's show check out these links.

Data repository for sharing CT-scans: https://www.morphosource.org/

 3D models for education and outreach: https://sketchfab.com/ufherps

 Lab website: https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/blackburn-lab/

 AmphibiaWeb account for Conraua goliath: https://amphibiaweb.org/cgi/amphib_query?where-genus=Conraua&where-species=goliath

 AmphibiaWeb account for Trichobatrachus robustus: https://amphibiaweb.org/cgi/amphib_query?where-genus=Trichobatrachus&where-species=robustus

 AmphibiaWeb account for Xenopus longipes: https://amphibiaweb.org/cgi/amphib_query?where-genus=Xenopus&where-species=longipes

Tonight I am joined by Taron of Dart Frog Connection. Taron works with one of the largest and most diverse collections of dart frogs in the US and he supplies frogs to zoos, scientific institutions and private hobbyists. We discuss how he manages his stock, how he started his company, and how he began selling dart frog tadpoles.  We also talk about supplementation and his visit to the Hamm reptile show Germany. 

To support the show my becoming a Patron on Patreon, For AmphibiCast Merch, and for listener discounts on In Situ Ecosystems vivariums visit: https://linktr.ee/AmphibiCast

To check out Dart Frog Connection visit: https://www.dartfrogconnection.com/