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Bradley Walker of UrbanFaunaReptiles joins the Frograck Podcast to talk about tropical tree frogs and the amphibian hobby, highlighting the challenges and differences between the UK and the US. The conversation covers the challenges of breeding and maintaining a large collection of amphibians, the time commitment involved, and the dedication required for amphibian care and maintenance. It also explores the efficient care and maintenance of tadpoles, as well as the feeding and management of insects for amphibian diets. The conversation delves into the care and breeding challenges of tree frogs. We cover a range of topics including veterinary care costs, enclosure maintenance, social media content creation, bioactive setups, the differences between temperate and tropical tree frogs, and the importance of educational content for frog enthusiasts.

Takeaways

• Tropical tree frog breeding challenges
• Differences in amphibian hobby between UK and US Breeding and maintaining a large collection of amphibians requires significant time and effort.
• The care and maintenance of tadpoles and frogs involves daily chores and attention to detail.
• The use of bioactive setups for tree frogs requires careful consideration and may not be suitable for all species.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Tropical Tree Frogs and Amphibian Enthusiasts
• 27:54 Imported Species and Breeding Challenges
• 33:02 Growth of Frog Collection and Time Commitment
• 42:25 Managing a Large Collection and Overcoming Challenges
• 50:06 Efficient Tadpole Care and Maintenance
• 55:29 Tree Frog Care and Breeding Challenges
• 01:01:45 Habitat Preferences and Enclosure Size
• 01:07:41 Gliding Tree Frogs and Bacterial Infections
• 01:21:21 Veterinary Care Costs and Accessibility
• 01:27:38 Social Media and Frog Enthusiast Community
• 01:33:58 Educational Content and Information Sharing
• 01:40:20 Temperate vs. Tropical Tree Frogs