My courting D. auratus scored two eggs so far (though there could be more). I pulled them out (on the leaf they were on, a dead magnolia leaf under the hider) and put the leaf and eggs in a deli cup with a lid with small holes. It'll maintain the humidity and temp. the same as the frogs tank. I know the basic knowledge in raising them from just reading about it, but can someone please give me a full rundown of raising to hatching?
--What is an ideal, simple setup for the eggs?
--How much should I spray them or how should I moisten them?
--How dark shout it be in the container?
--Upon hatching, how should I remove the tadpoles and what kind of water should I use? RO?
--lastly, I pulled them out on instinct (mabey a bad one). Should I put them back in (the male has been in the water petridish, mabey filling his bladder)? I'd like to avoid raising them in the tank.
----Any advice, websites, books or a complete rundown on care of the eggs would be awesome. I'm currently rereading everything I've read and researching more. Thanks,
-Sean
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first dendrobate eggs! need a little help
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Just checked out an article in reptiles magazine and a website. They're in the delicup where the water is just moistening the leaf and edges of the eggs (at the base of the gelaton mass...or pair...) I've got the directly under the dedrobates vivarium in a pretty dark area (just as dark as they were laid) and the temperature will maintain mid 70's. Anything I'm doing wrong, should be doing, or anything?
Also, how should I remove the tadpoles upon hatching? Should I raise them individually? Is there anything I should supplement the water with or just use RO water? Thanks a ton,
-Sean
www.doylesdartden.com has some good info on what to do with eggs and tadpoles. You want to leave the eggs in the tank for at least a day if not 2 days so the male has a chance to do his thing. You also have to keep in mind that new breeders need to work out the kinks. This can take a few clutches before the eggs develop. Good luck and keep us posted.
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Josh Willard
www.joshsfrogs.com
Well I saw the whole rubbing of the back a few days ago (put them in the tank a week ago) and frequent calling before that (I hear it every morning...I think...when I'm truely awake I question if that was the day before or not...but I have heard it a few times after the back rubbing). The tank is not often disturbed and they have plenty of alone time. I'm assuming (and am pretty sure) that the eggs had been there for a while. I had began to see the male sitting in the petri dish for a while (soaking up water?) and staying near the hider. I hadn't lifted it until today. Thanks on the speedy responce.
-Sean
