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I just today received three juvie auratus just under an inch in SVL. They are apparently healthy specimens, already checking out the new digs and searching for prey. They almost have a bluish tinge to their green coloration, I wonder if they could possibly have some Blue&Black auratus blood in their lineage?
Either way I am happy with my new buds.

Shawn

That's a beautiful color. I've seen photos of this rather "turquoise" color variant taken of specimens on Pacific coast of Panama, so there may be a number of subtle variations that aren't distinguished morphs. Whatever it is, it's nice.
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Patty
Pahsimeroi, Idaho

4 D. auratus blue
5 D. galactonotus pumpkin orange splash back
5 D. imitator
6 D. leucomelas
4 D. pumilio Bastimentos
4 D. fantasticus
4 P. terribilis
4 D. reticulatus
4 D. castaneoticus

Thanks Patty, they are pretty frogs. I want to eventually get a small group of the Blue auratus, but with these 3 auratus and the 7 juvie red eyes on the way, I think I will concentrate on these for now. Here's a better shot of 2 of them.

Shawn

Patty, I am expecting to get a half dozen young Blue and Black auratus within the next few weeks from sean Stewart. Do you find that the shyness of that particular frog
abates as they get accustomed to their new surroundings? I have read that they do, but haven't spoken directly with anyone that keeps them. I don't want to overcrowd th They are beautiful frogs. I like them as much as the azureus. Thanks for your time!

Shawn

While mine still hide from any disturbance what-so-ever at three years old, I found that adapting the vivarium to this shyness helped a lot. I try to provide loose leaf litter such as oak leaves in the open spaces so they always have something to duck under. This seems to make them a lot more secure about showing themselves. I also have them in a tank without a water feature and have been wondering if putting them in a tank with falls and a rock pool might also help, since they might come out to get in it like my other frogs do. I don't know that all strains of the blues are this shy, but I do wish they were more like the P. terribilis and galacs that are so totally unafraid of me they get in my way while I'm doing any trimming or messing around. The auratus are such beautiful frogs, it's a shame they aren't show-offs. I think they are equally as striking as the azureus.

I believe mine are all females. I've never heard any calling, although rarely there will be an infertile egg packet. (Patrick told me that they will sometimes lay eggs without a male around.) Mine will only rarely fight and wrestle a bit. You may find that they are bolder with both sexes together, when they may become too preoccupied with their social life to hide.
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Patty
Pahsimeroi, Idaho

4 D. auratus blue
5 D. galactonotus pumpkin orange splash back
5 D. imitator
6 D. leucomelas
4 D. pumilio Bastimentos
4 D. fantasticus
4 P. terribilis
4 D. reticulatus
4 D. castaneoticus