03-21-2012, 03:14 PM
Is it unusual behavior for my male imi to be submerging himself in water and staying there?
He is a calling male, housed with 2 suspected females (1 for certain, if following/back stroking proves female positively). Viv is 18wx18dx24h Zoo Med.
Humidity is (and has been steadily) 99%,
temp is 73* F.
Lots of LL, microfauna & hides. Plants are growing in yet, and my broms just got here today.
Water is probably a couple tablespoons in a white film canister tipped 45 degrees. Has several small pieces of the LL leaves in it (in case they put tads there it is somewhat of a tadpole tea.
I have seen him do this on several occasions now, I was afraid he drowned somehow the first time! Every time I see it, I hold my breath until I see movement! He stays submerged for.. I've seen 30 seconds and over.
I hope he is hiding eggs on me, and is just getting water to moisten them!
He is a calling male, housed with 2 suspected females (1 for certain, if following/back stroking proves female positively). Viv is 18wx18dx24h Zoo Med.
Humidity is (and has been steadily) 99%,
temp is 73* F.
Lots of LL, microfauna & hides. Plants are growing in yet, and my broms just got here today.
Water is probably a couple tablespoons in a white film canister tipped 45 degrees. Has several small pieces of the LL leaves in it (in case they put tads there it is somewhat of a tadpole tea.
I have seen him do this on several occasions now, I was afraid he drowned somehow the first time! Every time I see it, I hold my breath until I see movement! He stays submerged for.. I've seen 30 seconds and over.
I hope he is hiding eggs on me, and is just getting water to moisten them!
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.