Dart Den - Shipping Issues. Importing.Traveling with Frogs.

Shipping in cold temperatures

Tue, 20 Jan 2015 02:09:51 -0600

I've only shipped in the springtime and early fall when temperatures were at the lowest in the sixties. I live in CA but other parts of the country are still experiencing some pretty cold temperatures, and although I only use FedEx Overnight Priority by 10:30, I'm still not sure of it. I've always used insulated boxes with 3/4" styrofoam and either Cryopaks or Phase22 panels.

How safe are 40 hour heat packs with dart frogs? I've always worried about the amount of heat they would produce inside of a sealed styrofoam insulated box.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:20:36 -0500

bump,

Visited this place several times since moving to Austin and nothing but great experience and knowledgable staff. Thanks!

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:20:36 -0500

I think my set-up seemes to work just fine :D

The Granis has now laid eggs 3 times since I posted photos last time, I must by a lucky man, I was expecting more trouble with this species and locality, it is the first time these frogs breed, and they are about a year old ( breed as F1 in Germany)

Femal
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Eggs from today
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Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:20:36 -0500

Scott, I do not disagree with MUCH of what you say- a lot of the Wascher stuff. but I'll add a few quick bullet points:

Keeping frogs in glass boxes isn't playing God, but choosing to line breed / cross is IMHO

That Florida hobbyist with the 12 tincs in the 36 gallon bowfront was a complete FAIL. The enclosure was too small and poorly designed and the fact that other hobbyists must now 'clean up his mess' is unconscionable and close to criminal. That enclosure could be a snapshot of 'what not to do' for frogs. Jelly's first vivarium was the EXACT same way - horrible. Pics and thread are still here on DD. His new viv and attitude is much better and I have NO problem if he wants to keep a mixed tank in his house.

Now breeding and mailing /shipping hybrids across the country, I'm totally against. See above.

I've met and talked to at least 300 different hobbyists over the years and I've never had a discussion or reason to think that they would rather have a hybrid frog, in fact, I'd be willing to bet that they would WANT an imported animal over a questionable one - what does that tell you ? Hybrids = MORE imports.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:20:36 -0500

My fiance' and I have been giving some serious thought to trying this out, It beats smoking that's for sure.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:20:36 -0500

Trio still available and other obligates available for pick up only.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:20:36 -0500

No pics? That just ain't right. :P

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:20:36 -0500

Blockhead may be an understatement if you look at some of his 'facts' on other topics such as what Bastis can breed together.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:20:36 -0500

[quote="fieldsmith"]Congrats on the lil-un's! Gorgeous frogs for sure. The rack is looking awesome as well, hope new year is treating y'all splendidly![/quote]

Thanks Field and great to hear from you mate.Frankly we have had better starts to a new year , but ya know what they say ya can't keep a frogger down!! So we'll end this bugger better than we have started it.
Anyway buddy I hope things are going great for you and yours,oh got a sighting of the first baby RFB a couple of days back OOORRAA can't get a good picture though yet
take care bro

Stu

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:20:36 -0500

Mine was given to me by someone leaving the hobby but I thought they were around 400$

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:20:36 -0500

Eggcrate false bottom would be eaiser for large builds like @ 55 gallon size enclosures. Leca is easy for smaller sizes like yours - 30 gallon. It's a toss up - whatever you feel more comfortable with and whatever supply is closer or cheaper. There is no 'right or wrong' with either.

Temps - use basic 'house' temps are your goal - 65-75 F

'hand misting' is fine. No need for automation with a single tank. Read up on the threads here:

viewforum.php?f=39

and here:

viewforum.php?f=27

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:20:36 -0500

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He just really loves to pose.. :)

And can't beat a nice looking Atelopus sp.

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Import Failure - Dead animals

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 13:05:01 -0500

A sad sight.
And this was one of three boxes!

http://www.corallusforums.com/a/surinam ... ost65.html

Fed Ex Service Interuption

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:19:40 -0500

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Shipping Tadpoles - Good practice ?

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 12:46:44 -0500

I'm not a big shipper...so...

Anyone have any thoughts as to if there is a much hgher mortality with tads. Even with "awesome" test tube packing, ect, I still have to think that tads are a HECK of a lot more fragile than shipping a well started froglet even.

It just stands to reason - some tadpoles are tricky to morph out even in stable conditions. Thumbnail tads can be problematic sometimes as well.

And then....

It just seems that some people are treating them as potentialy disposable - No guarantee on live arrival, but "I've shipped em before with no problems" :roll:

Grow em up and then they are well started, no SLS ect.

As always (seems people NEED to see this "opinion disclaimer" lately).....just my .02. LOVE to hear other's thoughts on this practice.