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This Little one is almost a year old, and getting huge. Just wanted to share a picture of him.
Ryan

Wow, Looks nice! I think those mints are some of the prettiest after they get their full coloration. What kind of moss is he sitting on?

Thanks, they are one of my favorites. The moss is pillow. It is $14.99/bag (will fill 10gallon tank.....if your looking for some
Ryan

My own mints are my very favorites. For "personality," boldness and even some apparent intelligence, I think they beat them all. They may not have striking colors like some others, but the mysterious, irredescent green stands out-- and they are always in sight. They never cower or hide. They make a statement that says, "feed me now, but if you bug me, you will be the one to die, not I." They have attitude. "I'm poison," they say. Check out the latest frognet posts for some entertainment on captive bred P. terribilis toxicity. It's fun, and perhaps instructive to read.
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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

Patty,

Surely you would not think of licking a terribilis, I know you better than that (I think)! I must admit to laughing on the inside when I heard about that . . . but it is a bit scary to think about, and I hope John is doing alright. As for the terribilis, I am a little more partial to the orange morph than the mints, but I don't keep either. Those 25 egg clutches could really make your collection explode in no time!

If you like frogs with attitudes, I think you'd really like the tinc group frogs. Mine are always trying to jump into my hand at feeding time.
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Purveyor of Trivialities and Fine Nonsense

O.K. Homer-- you win again! I'm building two more terrariums-- one for some green pumilios (long waiting list), and another I'd planned for some azureus as soon as weather permits shipping, but I'll try some tincs instead.

Be assured, I don't even pick my frogs up with my hands except in dire escape emergencies, and I sure don't lick'em.
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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

I think you will really enjoy the green pumilio, Patty. However, as far as I am concerned, azureus are tincs for all intents and purposes. They both behave similarly, and there are only subtle morphological differences. If you like the azureus color, I would go with the azureus. If you like the bold yellows, I would go with the Brazilian cobalts (I have 4 of those ready to pick up as soon as I get another tank ready!).

As far as worrying about tinc type frogs in groups, I don't really think you will have a problem in your large setups as long as there is plenty of space and hiding places. Of course, you will want to watch for too much bullying, but IME froglets that are raised together tend to establish a pecking order early and the serious, frequent fighting does not occur. I certainly would not go with the 5 gallons per frog rule, though. If you are going to keep 2 adult females together, 10 gallons per frog is probably better. Regardless, your female will wrestle the males when it is breeding time . . . that is just their way.
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