Hi there! Is there anyone who could tell me how to induce Tree frogs breeding by using hormone?
Thank's
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Hormonally breeding
alevicop
Jan 14, 2004 07:13 PM
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Colchicine
Jan 14, 2004 09:16 PM
This is something that really should only be done in the confines of legitimate research or conservation. For a hobbyist, this is simply a shortcut that negates the need to provide a proper enclosure and nutrition. Because of the inherent risks with hormone injections, such as infection in the stresses of handling, taking on a project like this that could ultimately kill an animal, it should not be taken seriously.
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alevicop
Jan 15, 2004 06:27 AM
Thank's for the advice! I've just asked because, here in Brazil bull frog(Rana catesbiana) breeder use to induce breeding by using hormone, and they have very good results, even better than by using natural cicles which can, as well, stress the animal, as far as I know.I've red that tree frogs exposed to rain chamber for long time can be stressed,and even become ill or even die.But I comprehend that we must offer our animals the best we can.
