titleWaxy Monkey Tree Frogs on ReptilesTV from Daytona
Mike Novy gets into the details and myths surrounding the care needs for this special member of the amphibian family. The Waxy Monkey Tree Frog is a canopy dweller, and may not need as much moisture as you thought. For more go to: http://www.reptilestv.com or www.rainforestjunkys.com
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Toad eggs found in swimming pool that was filled with algae, can we keep them, how do we care for them?
We were draining our blow up pool and it began to rain. The pool was chlorinated and had algaecide in it. However, that was about 10 -14 days ago. It has rained and sat in the sun. It filled up with algae so we were draining it. It started to rain so we left it. It did not drain completely. Last night toads left many strings of eggs in it. I teach first grade and would like to keep some to show to my class. Do you think they are viable? Do you think the chemicals will affect them? There is no shade in our yard, do we need to shade them from the sun? We have been having temperatures over 95 degrees lately. Will this kill them? Any help would be appreciated.
when I was a kid I used to keep tadpoles in the garden until they became little frogs and hopped away. All it took was a tub full of water and occasionally some fishfood or similar.
I wouldn't worry to much about the algicide, as it obviously didn't work so it may have gotten too diluted by the rain.
You should provide some shade, however, so that the tadpoles won't get boiled if it gets too hot, if the water gets too hot it will kill them. Not only because of the temperature but also because hot water has a much capacity to dissolve oxygen than colder water.
Definintely leave some algae in there as long as they don't take over or start to decompose they will provide oxygen and also places for the tadpoles to hide and food for all kinds of really small critters the tadpoles will like to eat.
When the tadpoles start to get legs (front legs in addition to back legs) definitely provide some resting places outside of the water as eventually they will drown in water as they loose their gills.
Though for your first grade kids it will be more educational if you get an aquarium and set it up in your classroom and they can watch the process on a daily basis. Use rainwater or let chlorinated water stand for a day or two if you do that. If you type "how to raise tadpoles" into google you will find plenty of sites telling you all you need to know about the subject.
what do i need to set up a green tree frog?
i want to set up a green tree frog cage but what do i need and i dont care wat type of green tree frog
Ok well… fist you will need to get a tank. get one that is about 2 feet long, and 1 1/2 feet high. Once you have got it, you will need to set it up. Use a divider, or make your own by using a large plastic container, wash it first. Now fill the container with water, and place in the tank pushed to the side. On the other side, place dirt or fish gravel rocks. This will provide a water/land environment, and will keep the container in place. If you have a garden, dig up the dirt from the garden, and leave the grass on top, frogs will love this. make sure that the grass has not been sprayed etc. Now get some plants from the pet store ONLY. You can use water plants and put them into the water section, secure down with some rocks, you can use land plants (ask staff if you are unsure of what to use) and then make a little hole in the dirt grass, and put the plant in. get some medium sized rocks and wash them Then put them into your tank on the grass section. Also, you can use some twigs or sticks, just make sure there are no bugs on them or spiders etc. wash aswell. You can make a frog food catcher by getting a small plastic container, cutting a hole in the lid (About a one inch circle) and then place outside with some rotten fruit in it. fruit flies and other insects will fly inside. leave overnight, then collect the container and place inside the frogs tank. he will eat thse when they fly out. Get some thin chicken wire or mesh that will give air to the frog, but will not let the bugs out. Put this over the top of your tank. Hope this helps.
Would a newt settle well in a community tank with fish?
I thought I'd ask first before I purchase a newt.
Hi.
I went to the pet store yesterday and saw a newt. I thought it looked cool for an aquarium. I was thinking, since it was in a water with african dwarf frogs, that I could put one in my aquarium. I have a couple question about them.
Would they settle well in a community tank with fish?
What do you feed them?
What should the lay-out of the tank be?
What should I do to make them happy?
Could I keep a solitary newt in a community tank?
How do you care for them (tank size, temp and ph, etc.)
Here are the fish I have: 4 Cherry Barbs, 2 Corydoras Catfish and 1 otocinclus. Also, the water in my tank is all the way to the top.
Please list any preparation that I would do.
I THOUGHT I WOULD ASK FIRST BEFORE PURCHASING!!
Thank you very much for your help.
Christian Coleman
I too thought they were land animals, only needing part water like toads and some frogs. If you know what specie it is, try doing a search on that particular one. Hats off to ya for asking before buying too!! Don't ever trust a pet store or their employees, better off doing your own research first. Good luck!
