Mother's Day Tribute

Here's a little ode to some of the gorgeous girls in my collection.

Mama Cristo whose babies are even better looking than her

Scarface Cristo is a devoted mom

One of the chubby toad girls

Gorgeous hopeful CDA girl. Not a peep in 1 1/2 years and very alluring to her male companion

Though the Salt Creek girls are hard to tell apart, they are amazing moms

Such devotion!

Slow and steady wins the race for the pretty popa girls

Though mama Basti doesn't much like her photo taken, she is one fantastic mom

This Grannie girl isn't very interested in her suitor, but hopefully age will change that

Sirensis lovebirds

This little Darkland female is on her way home to meet her new mate. Thank you Gabe, Ed, Chris, and of course Eric M!

A Few Fun Photos From the Frog Room

Cayo de Agua

Lit up to show those brilliant yellow bellys

Salt Creek

Fine Spot Bastimentos Baby scaling the glass

Cristobal kid

Pumilio Cayo de Agua

In a picture mood today so here's a couple new photos of the CDA froglets.

Hopeful female.

 Confirmed male.

Pumilio Cayo de Agua

As I mentioned last year, Cayo de Agua is one of my favorite Pumilio morphs. However, my first attempt to acquire them turned out pretty sour. Between being shipped metamorphs, parasites, seizures, and death, the experience was mostly a nightmare. I still have one froglet left, but after what she's been through I decided it's best to keep her out of the breeding pool.

Last month I noticed an ad for 3 Cayo de Agua froglets by CA breeder Robert Nahn. I took a chance and I am absolutely thrilled that I did. The froglets that showed up were incredibly colorful, fat, and active.  Though they were advertised as the same age as my original CDA froglets, they arrived 3 times as big and much more vibrant in color.

Sellers photo

Check out the greens, blues, and yellow on this guy!

Species -  Oophaga Pumilio Cayo de Agua
Line/Origin - 2009 SNDF, F1
Age - 3-4 Months OOTW
Quantity - 0.0.3

Purchase Date - 5/4/12

Seller - Robert Nahn

Excuse Me! This is MY Bromeliad - Pumilio Cayo de Agua

Species -  Oophaga Pumilio Cayo de Agua
Line/Origin - 2008 Stubbs, F1
Age - 5-6 Months OOTW
Quantity - 0.0.1

Pumilio Cayo de Agua at Home

The meds and quarantine worked for the remaining Cayo de Agua froglet and as of today, no more plastic bins and paper towels.

Species -  Oophaga Pumilio Cayo de Agua
Line/Origin - 2008 Stubbs, F1
Age - 5-6 Months OOTW
Quantity - 0.0.2

Purchase Date - 9/13/11

Seller - Reptiles Etc.

A Day I've Been Dreading - Pumilio Cayo de Agua

I hoped, I wished, I even prayed that somehow the little Cayo de Agua froglets would pull through. Although one kept growing and putting on weight, the other stayed small and thin and continued to have seizures. I sincerely hope the remaining froglet continues to improve. He is at least active and eating well if still on the thin side. This picture was taken on 12/20/2011.

Species -  Oophaga Pumilio Cayo de Agua
Line/Origin - 2008 Stubbs, F1
Age - 5-6 Months OOTW
Quantity - 0.0.2

Purchase Date - 9/13/11

Seller - Reptiles Etc.

Pumilio Isla Popa Golden and Cayo de Agua

Just a couple of quick updated shots. I can't wait for quarantine and meds to be over!

Isla Popa Female #1

Cayo de Agua belly shot

Species -  Oophaga Pumilio Isla Popa Golden
Line/Origin - 2011 Strictly Reptiles, WC
Age - ?
Quantity - 1.2.0

Purchase Date - 10/25/2011

Seller - SNDF

Species -  Oophaga Pumilio Cayo de Agua
Line/Origin - 2008 Stubbs, F1
Age - 5-6 Months OOTW
Quantity - 0.0.2

Purchase Date - 9/13/11

Seller - Reptiles Etc.

Pumilio Cayo de Agua and Pumilio Man Creek

As I mentioned, when these froglets arrived they were so much smaller than I had expected, but I had never actually had Pumilio froglets before so I didn't think too much of it. However, when I saw one of the froglets go through a seizure, typically a sign of calcium deficiency, I started to seek out the advice of experts on the best course of action. Most said they were indeed very small and skinny for 3-4 month old froglets and would likely have a slim chance of making long term. This broke my heart and I figured the best course of action would probably be to simply send them back. I explained my concerns to the seller who offered to guarantee the froglets for an additional 4 months. So from here I'll take the treatment advice I was given and hopefully I can get these guys to pull through. The following pictures were taken on October 10.

Species -  Oophaga Pumilio Cayo de Agua
Line/Origin - 2008 Stubbs, F1
Age - 3-4 Months OOTW
Quantity - 0.0.2

Purchase Date - 9/13/2011

Seller - Reptiles Etc. 

Species -  Oophaga Pumilio Mancreek
Line/Origin - 2004 Stubbs, F1
Age - 3-4 Months OOTW
Quantity - 0.0.2

Purchase Date - 9/13/2011

Seller - Reptiles Etc.

Pumilio Cayo de Agua and Pumilio Man Creek

On September 7 I saw an ad by Reptiles Etcetera for 3-4 month old Cayo de Agua and Man Creek Froglets. Cayo de Agua is one of my favorite Pumilio morphs so I contacted the seller. I also figured why not pick up two of the Man Creek froglets while I was at it. They arrived September 14 and went directly into temp tanks that were well seeded with various springtails and isopods. They are so small! These pictures are from September 20.

Species -  Oophaga Pumilio Cayo de Agua
Line/Origin - 2008 Stubbs, F1
Age - 3-4 Months OOTW
Quantity - 0.0.2

Purchase Date - 9/13/2011

Seller - Reptiles Etc. 

Species -  Oophaga Pumilio Mancreek
Line/Origin - 2004 Stubbs, F1
Age - 3-4 Months OOTW
Quantity - 0.0.2

Purchase Date - 9/13/2011

Seller - Reptiles Etc.