11-02-2011, 07:36 PM
I have pretty much decided on Tincs for my first frogs, thinking Suriname Cobalts. I like the yellow, black, and bright blue colors Other morph suggestions are welcome too. I do prefer the bright blue over the light/powder blue as far as color goes.
So I'm looking for some tips/advice for my future frog purchase. I will, of course talk with whomever I get frogs from, but I like to have a general idea at least, in advance, and more than just the seller's thoughts on the subject. As well as have the info I need to start gathering the appropriate containers and materials. Keep in mind I would like to eventually try breeding.
Since it seems to be the most common, and I'd love to watch them grow up, I would like to start with froglets if that is an ok idea for a novice?
I realize, to get an eventual pair, the more (unsexed) individuals I can get, the better the odds. (how many would you suggest?) Would it be recommended to buy a group all at once, or a couple here, and unrelated couple elsewhere in hopes of getting an unrelated pair when they're grown?
This brings up other questions too. in reading, I gather that froglets are raised to a certain age/size/maturity in smaller size containers than my viv (beyond just the QT period I mean) and that they are commonly raised in groups (does this depend on morph or species etc? Some things I read seemed to hint at this.) With a close eye that everyone is getting enough food. Plenty of things for visual barriers etc.
So, can you give me a ballpark idea of how many (Tincs) froglets or juveniles etc. 1)should be kept together, 2) until what point? and 3) what type/size container you are talking about keeping them in?
I see posts saying sweater boxes (I don't know exactly what size that is) but haven't found one that specified how many in that size for example.
So I'm looking for some tips/advice for my future frog purchase. I will, of course talk with whomever I get frogs from, but I like to have a general idea at least, in advance, and more than just the seller's thoughts on the subject. As well as have the info I need to start gathering the appropriate containers and materials. Keep in mind I would like to eventually try breeding.
Since it seems to be the most common, and I'd love to watch them grow up, I would like to start with froglets if that is an ok idea for a novice?
I realize, to get an eventual pair, the more (unsexed) individuals I can get, the better the odds. (how many would you suggest?) Would it be recommended to buy a group all at once, or a couple here, and unrelated couple elsewhere in hopes of getting an unrelated pair when they're grown?
This brings up other questions too. in reading, I gather that froglets are raised to a certain age/size/maturity in smaller size containers than my viv (beyond just the QT period I mean) and that they are commonly raised in groups (does this depend on morph or species etc? Some things I read seemed to hint at this.) With a close eye that everyone is getting enough food. Plenty of things for visual barriers etc.
So, can you give me a ballpark idea of how many (Tincs) froglets or juveniles etc. 1)should be kept together, 2) until what point? and 3) what type/size container you are talking about keeping them in?
I see posts saying sweater boxes (I don't know exactly what size that is) but haven't found one that specified how many in that size for example.
Lisa
In central NY
R. Imitator 'Cainarachi Valley' 2.3.0
R. Imitator 'Cainarachi Valley' Froglets 8 and counting.
In central NY
R. Imitator 'Cainarachi Valley' 2.3.0
R. Imitator 'Cainarachi Valley' Froglets 8 and counting.