Pumilio Man Creek

Sadly, the Man Creek froglets did not make it. They just never put on weight like the Cayos despite a wide array of microfauna and calcium treatments. I lost the first one on October 30 and the second on November 9. I think they were simply too small to make it through the stress of shipping and such. At least I can use this as a learning experience. This last picture was taken October 22.

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

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.