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 #2090407


Reedfrog
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 REED FROGS

Anyone know anything about reed frogs?
Hello i am currently keeping 2 species of reed frogs hyperolius rubrovermiculatus andhyperolius puncticulatus my goal is breeding if anyone is interested in frogs or tadpoles in the furure

i am currently doing alot of research on these frogs for posting on the website for my place of employment, i work at pets plus in lockport ny and was just handed over the rights to the site today, oct 31 2009 it will be up and compleatly diffrent than it is now in about a month or so and i will post the site address then

I have acces to all sorts of tools books exct... any questions you have i will do my best to give you solid information and hopfully i can get some good info from all of you as well, i have alot to learn myself my aim name is reedgorf

and my email is i know alot about saltwater if anyone keeps fish tanks, i would be happy to help with any questions!



10/31/09  07:38pm

 #2092485


Busch83
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   Message To: Reedfrog   In reference to Message Id: 2090407


 REED FROGS

Well this is ironic. Im actually looking for a means to get a variety into my reed frogs. I just ordered 6 frogs from a site that stated that they were "assorted" reed frogs thinking that id get two or three subspecies but ended up getting 7 (yes they sent me one extra) common reeds. If you have any luck breeding them let me know. Where did you get your animals from considering I’m south jersey?
11/05/09  11:24pm

 #2092488


Busch83
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   Message To: Busch83   In reference to Message Id: 2092485


 REED FROGS

O and post pics of your species if you can. Id love to see them.
11/05/09  11:27pm

 #2092500


Busch83
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 REED FROGS


Here are mine...well the ones that are out. Im kind of concerned about the humidity in the cage. It tends to float between %70 and %80. I do have a working fountain in there and so far they seem to like it but time will only tell.
11/05/09  11:48pm

 #2093555


Gretchenellie
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   Message To: Busch83   In reference to Message Id: 2092500


 REED FROGS

I have had both species, and currently keep a large breeding colony of the puncticulatus.

They are one of the loudest reed frogs that I have had, and you may have difficulty placing any CB offspring that you produce once prospective owners hear them..LOL

That said, this has to be my favorite species ( besides Alboguttatus ) that I keep. I have 2 female and around 9-10 males in a 29 gallon tank at the moment. They have been this way for a few years now. Since they are nocturnal, there is plenty of room for them.

Also, your humidity is WAY too high for those species. Aim for %50-55 percent at all times other then when you are misting the tank. Provide a large, shallow water dish and plenty of large leaf, sturdy plants for them to climb around on.

If you have any questions, please email me at:

gretchenellie @ yahoo. com ( no spaces )

here is also a link to a thread I created about a smaller breeding group that I have:

http://www.reptileforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47213

good luck~
11/08/09  11:09pm

 #2093564


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   Message To: Busch83   In reference to Message Id: 2092500


 REED FROGS

pictures of my tank and a few of my frogs:


taken 11/8/09


Breeder female full of eggs.. a breeding will happen soon, I hope.


smaller masked male, started calling when I took his picture.


solid form male. one of my core breeder males.
11/08/09  11:28pm

 #2093657


Busch83
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   Message To: Gretchenellie   In reference to Message Id: 2093564


 REED FROGS

Thanks for the reply. I thought that the frogs preferred higher humidity but were able to withstand lower humidity. Like i said i have a working fountain that i filled in the reservoir with river rock and gravel in the place of a dish. Im not sure if they dislike flowing water but so far it seems to be acceptable.



11/09/09  11:22am

 #2093663


Busch83
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   Message To: Gretchenellie   In reference to Message Id: 2093564


 REED FROGS

The other forums is very nice for this subject. Thank you
11/09/09  11:38am

 #2093758


Gretchenellie
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   Message To: Busch83   In reference to Message Id: 2093663


 REED FROGS

Being that these are an African species, the humidity needs to be adjusted accordingly.

Bacterial infections can set in with these guys and wipe out an entire group in a matter of weeks if they are kept too humid/wet.

:)
11/09/09  05:09pm

 #2093857


Busch83
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   Message To: Gretchenellie   In reference to Message Id: 2093758


 REED FROGS

fair enough. Guess ill have to adjust it
11/09/09  09:20pm

 #2094690


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   Message To: Busch83   In reference to Message Id: 2093857


 REED FROGS

has anyone ever had any luck obtaining frogs whos coloration is more spotted then lined?, and does anyone know if it would be ok to keep possible sub species in the same enclosure considering the subspecies are all of about the same size?
Any like these...


painted


Mitchell’s Reed Frog


painted
11/12/09  10:01am

 #2094967


Reedfrog
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   Message To: Busch83   In reference to Message Id: 2094690


 REED FROGS

I got my reeds at pets plus its in lockport ny, its about a 7 hour drive from jersey, i know we dont have any now, there was a madagascar order and the only reason my boss ordered them is because i wanted some, i can let you know when we get more but we only do about 3 madagascar orders a year, and reed frogs wont be on there unless i want a few more (wich i will) i dont know why we dont have them more often, there colorfull and small i think they would sell but apparently they dont, but anyway i will let you know when we get more



11/13/09  08:31am

 #2094971


Reedfrog
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   Message To: Reedfrog   In reference to Message Id: 2094967


 REED FROGS

yes you can mix species, but it is frowned apon because they cross breed and its already verry hard to tell the diffrence between species, but i am housing my 2 species together hoping for a cool new color morph, just be concoius of what species you house together because some are much smaller than others, but like i said i would like to breed mine and if i get some tads i will let everyone know

realy 50-55%? even in rainy season? so far everything i have read so far says around 70-100%, but if you have had them for a few years ill take your word for it!

also i will post pics of my species in a few days



11/13/09  08:39am

 #2094974


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   Message To: Busch83   In reference to Message Id: 2092485


 REED FROGS

sorry about the delay between posts, i was checking the wrong site thinking it was this one hahaha, but anyway i am going to try to post pics of my species tonight or tommarow, and if you are interested in buying afew i can let you know when i get some eggs from mine, and also when we get some more into work, i get them at cost 7$ from my work but i would not ask for much if my frogs do breed, i will probly just give a few to you from the first batch when it happens (probly a few months down the road) i can let you know if we get some in at work but i would wait untill captive reeds are available from ether myself or others

i should have the pics up tonight!



11/13/09  09:33am

 #2095167


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   Message To: Reedfrog   In reference to Message Id: 2094974


 REED FROGS

you’re not hoping that your two different Reed species interbreed..... am I right?

If you are, you really need to rethink that idea. There are so many unidentified reed’s on the market now, and putting out hybrids is absolutely irresponsible and careless.

If you are thinking of making a "new color morph" by mixing the two species.............BUYER BEWARE!

%50 humidity is what I have been trying to achieve in my tanks for years. I do not simulate a rainy season as my large breeding group regularly drops clutches. So many in fact, that I have a hard time trying to find homes for the hundreds of froglets that morph...

Each species needs their own setup.


Some pictures of my Hyperolius Puncticulatus that I have raised and are currently in my care:


baby Punct’s


Male solid form Punct


CB by me babies




Calling male next to younger male.
11/13/09  11:12pm

 #2095187


Busch83
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   Message To: Gretchenellie   In reference to Message Id: 2095167


 REED FROGS

thanks for all the replys. anyhow why is everyone against color morphs. Given that they are un natural but look at the current state of the canid and feline races. cross breeding has yeilded some truely wonderful creatures. My pups are both adopted mutts and I would have it no other way. If someone would please clarify the issue with crossbreeds please enlighten me. Also hi gretch i think i was talking to you on frog forums.
11/14/09  02:41am

 #2095277


Reedfrog
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   Message To: Busch83   In reference to Message Id: 2095187


 REED FROGS

haha i know it is already extreemly hard to identify species, and i know its frowned apon to cross breed the reeds, but my goal is not to sell the "interacial" frogs if it does indeed happen, i plan to keep the frogs that look best and give away ONLY species i am 100% sure of, the cross breeds and color morphs are for myself only, normal reeds will be given away and sold, my employer already had a hard enugh time getting them straightened out as it is!
im working on getting my camera i should have pics up today I swear
i have 3 set ups for frogs and currently only the 40 is housing frogs, i am looking for some males if you have any you can spare, i will show pics of the set ups they will be going into, if you would be willing to send some!
11/14/09  12:43pm

 #2095662


Gretchenellie
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   Message To: Reedfrog   In reference to Message Id: 2095277


 REED FROGS

Where are your pictures, Reedfrog?
11/15/09  05:18pm

 #2095667


Reedfrog
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   Message To: Gretchenellie   In reference to Message Id: 2095662


 REED FROGS

haha im working on it, the charger to the camera battery is missing, its a realy nice camera to i think its 10 mega pixles, it takes some awsome pics, but i am trying, i have some on my phone but it takes crappy pics



11/15/09  05:36pm

 #2096226


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   Message To: Reedfrog   In reference to Message Id: 2095667


 REED FROGS

I just bought a new camera today, pics will bee up tonight after the reeds come out



11/17/09  01:34pm

 #2096233


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   Message To: Reedfrog   In reference to Message Id: 2096226


 REED FROGS

how often do you guys dust feeders? iv been dusting 2 times a week, feeding about 20-30fruitflies 3 times a week and about 20 pinhead crickes once a week



11/17/09  01:40pm

 #2096235


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   Message To: Reedfrog   In reference to Message Id: 2096226


 REED FROGS

how often do you guys dust feeders? iv been dusting 2 times a week, feeding about 20-30fruitflies 3 times a week and about 20 pinhead crickes once a week



11/17/09  01:41pm

 #2096290


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   Message To: Gretchenellie   In reference to Message Id: 2095662


 REED FROGS

here they are, these are all of the 40 gal



11/17/09  04:35pm

 #2096497


Gretchenellie
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   Message To: Reedfrog   In reference to Message Id: 2096290


 REED FROGS

very nice tank.

I dust at every feeding. I feed my adults 2-3 times per week (roaches, waxmoths, crickets, meal worms, etc) and babies are fed 4-5 times per week.

I dust using Repcal Calcium without D3.
11/18/09  08:00am

 #2096511


Reedfrog
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   Message To: Gretchenellie   In reference to Message Id: 2096497


 REED FROGS

i use the same stuff, those roaches must be verry small right?



11/18/09  09:38am

 #2096514


Reedfrog
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   Message To: Gretchenellie   In reference to Message Id: 2096497


 REED FROGS

i have a 29 set up as a breeder tank, its not finished it be be at least a month or so but if you could send me some males this would be the tank they would go into


watersection with waterfall, sorry about quality, the tan stuff is seed...
the tank is not finished just yet
11/18/09  09:50am

 #2096627


Gretchenellie
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   Message To: Reedfrog   In reference to Message Id: 2096514


 REED FROGS

The weather is far too cold to ship these guys now. The high’s where I live are in the 30’s and night time lows are in the teen’s. I dont want to chance it.

get back to me in the spring time.
11/18/09  05:25pm

 #2096655


Gretchenellie
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   Message To: Gretchenellie   In reference to Message Id: 2096627


 REED FROGS

here is a link for you:

http: //friendspetandsupply. com/store/index .php?cPath= 24_29 ( no spaces )

He is selling puncticulatus, mitchelli and a few others.

very good pricing.
11/18/09  07:03pm

 #2096753


Reedfrog
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   Message To: Gretchenellie   In reference to Message Id: 2096655


 REED FROGS

no your absolutly right i didnt even think of that



11/18/09  11:58pm

 #2097018


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   Message To: Gretchenellie   In reference to Message Id: 2096627


 REED FROGS

hey thanks for the link, I think i might get a fewi like the spotteds and the masked haha i like them all its a tugh choice, the banna looks just like the hyperolius rubrovermiculatus that i am housing, is that the same species just a common name for hyperolius rubrovermiculatus?
11/19/09  10:06pm
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