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Peter Parrot · Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 4:48 pm Post subject: Dart frogs breeding

The first lot of leuc (bumblebee dart frog) eggs I found recently were infertile as expected. Yesterday though I found a second larger clutch. I can expect eggs at more or less weekly intervals now, but I doubt these are fertile either as it takes on average four or five attempts for D. leucomelas to get in the swing of things after which time they produce an almost 100% fertility rate.

Earlier in the week though, I made another discovery. The D. tinctorius "Oyapuk" had produced a clutch of eggs. They were attached to a scindapsus leaf. I left them a good 48 hours as the male returns at intervals to fertilise them.

Yesterday around half of them were budding so I removed them for incubation. Looks like they managed to get it part right first time. Now it`s up to me to try and rear them successfully so fingers crossed!
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Peter Parrot · Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 4:52 pm Post subject:

A few more of the proud parents,
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lol93 · Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 5:19 pm Post subject:

Stunning froggies! Look forward to updates.

geckomaster · Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 5:28 pm Post subject:

Well done peter, best of luck with the young mate Smile

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Peter Parrot · Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 5:43 pm Post subject:

Thanks both. Cool

Watching the pair today, I don`t think it will be long before the pair produce another batch of eggs. Almost as soon as I spray a bit of aged water, the male resumes calling, and the female follows him everywhere. It appears as if he is towing her around . Very Happy

Then when they stop, she strokes his back with her foreleg. Sometimes, she climbs right on top of him, talk about forward women! Shocked

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mattie · Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 6:37 pm Post subject:

Fantastic news pete im chuffed too bits for ya Very Happy

so do I get first dibs on the tincs then Wink

Peter Parrot · Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 6:48 pm Post subject:

Thanks Mattie, I am afraid you are second in line so far! Laughing

It`s slightly premature though as they haven`t even hatched yet. I am not sure either how many I may keep if they morph successfully but there will be more no doubt. Wink

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Rickeezee · Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 6:57 pm Post subject:

Well done Pete, they are looking good!
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955i · Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 8:09 pm Post subject:

Ever get the feeling you passed some frogs on a bit prematurely Sad

Congratulations Pete, hope they all stay good for you Very Happy

Peter Parrot · Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 8:18 pm Post subject:

Thanks Chris. The azureus are going for it now also!
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