interesting feed method

[spencerburgo]

hi there, will be posting this in the toads section to as it applys to large toads and bullfrogs, remember you can put what ever you think is ok in these for your frogs so they are eating it in one go and something that you might struggle to get your frog or toad to eat can go inside, this is my freinds article and i have his permission to post the link, so here go's hope you enjoy, his african bullfrogs are nearly 20 years old and they still look very healthy,
Surinam Toads/African Bullfrogs - Reptile Forums

cheers spencer...............

[MonsterPyxie]

cool stuff, very interesting......... but now I need to own a cane toad

[Jimifrog]

His pixies are really 20? That is awesome! That is a very interesting article. He is doing something right.

[spencerburgo]

cool stuff, very interesting......... but now I need to own a cane toad

remember normal canes dont get this big or tame,

cheers spencer.......

[spencerburgo]

His pixies are really 20? That is awesome! That is a very interesting article. He is doing something right.

yes there nearly 20 years old he got them as adults and he has had them 15 years he actually said they could be a bit older, but what ever age they are they seem happy, ive been making some real nice gormet sausages for the frogs and toads lately, when i wormed my toads i used the sausage method

cheers spencer...........

[Sublime]

I like this article a lot and the fact that you claim that his frogs are well into their 20s is extraordinary. He's obviously doing it right - previously mentioned by Jimi. Makes me want to take a separate approach to a more efficient diet rather than having to hassle with live feeders until my dubia colony is built up.

The only thing that concerns me is since casings come from the gut of cows or pigs (Not sure), would the casings contain any additives (Hormones, preservatives) that were left as a residue on the casings or a simple wash would clear it up? Just want to make sure before I take into consideration that I know it's at my own discretion, but this diet seems a lot cheaper, hassle-free, and you can formulate any nutritionally rich blend you want.

Makes me wonder if this guys method of feeding his frogs and toads is similar to that story at the Manchester Zoo of that pacman that is 35 years old. He doesn't use a 'normal' diet compared to the rest of the frog hobbyists. We are relying on him to be a credible source, but if this is in fact clearly tested and all true then this is probably one of the best finds I've seen in awhile.

Thank you very much spencer! By the way, I can't really tell from the angle he measured his male pixie - is it 9" svl?

[spencerburgo]

I like this article a lot and the fact that you claim that his frogs are well into their 20s is extraordinary. He's obviously doing it right - previously mentioned by Jimi. Makes me want to take a separate approach to a more efficient diet rather than having to hassle with live feeders until my dubia colony is built up.

The only thing that concerns me is since casings come from the gut of cows or pigs (Not sure), would the casings contain any additives (Hormones, preservatives) that were left as a residue on the casings or a simple wash would clear it up? Just want to make sure before I take into consideration that I know it's at my own discretion, but this diet seems a lot cheaper, hassle-free, and you can formulate any nutritionally rich blend you want.

Makes me wonder if this guys method of feeding his frogs and toads is similar to that story at the Manchester Zoo of that pacman that is 35 years old. He doesn't use a 'normal' diet compared to the rest of the frog hobbyists. We are relying on him to be a credible source, but if this is in fact clearly tested and all true then this is probably one of the best finds I've seen in awhile.

Thank you very much spencer! By the way, I can't really tell from the angle he measured his male pixie - is it 9" svl?

i dont think its down to the sausages that his bullfrogs are as old as they are, he has been doing the sausage method for about 3 years but his toads look really healthy, he also feeds insects but what his exact feeding regime is i dont no, when i asked how old and what size his bullfrogs were he told me there age and he said he thought the two males were about 9/10 inch, he is not bothered about there size he just likes the fact that there healthy, like mentioned i dont think it's the be all and end all of feeding big phibs but it is certainly different, as for the skins being safe we get ours of a butcher who makes all the different sorts of sausages and i just give them a good rinse, and if you want to give your phib something substantial but healthy then the posibilitys are endless as far as ingredients go,

cheers spencer.............

[Chomp]

dang those cane toads look mean!!

Also this is proof that Wild Caught African Giants are healthier and look better than the Frog Ranch Pixies.

[Jimifrog]

dang those cane toads look mean!!

Also this is proof that Wild Caught African Giants are healthier and look better than the Frog Ranch Pixies.

Are they healthier? Or just larger?

[Chomp]

Are they healthier? Or just larger?

put it this way, I dont think any frog bred by the Frog Ranch or anyone else who tries will be as big as wild caught, look as good as wild caught,be as mean as wild caught, or live as long.

[Eel Noob]

dang those cane toads look mean!!

Also this is proof that Wild Caught African Giants are healthier and look better than the Frog Ranch Pixies.

Curious where you get that from?

[Jimifrog]

put it this way, I dont think any frog bred by the Frog Ranch or anyone else who tries will be as big as wild caught, look as good as wild caught,be as mean as wild caught, or live as long.

Based on evidence? Personal observation?

[spencerburgo]

hi there, will be posting this in the toads section to as it applys to large toads and bullfrogs, remember you can put what ever you think is ok in these for your frogs so they are eating it in one go and something that you might struggle to get your frog or toad to eat can go inside, this is my freinds article and i have his permission to post the link, so here go's hope you enjoy, his african bullfrogs are nearly 20 years old and they still look very healthy,
Surinam Toads/African Bullfrogs - Reptile Forums

cheers spencer...............

another little tip regarding earth worms or <night crawlers as there called in your country> you no yourself it can be arkward feeding these if there big ones, mouth fulls of coco fibre or if you feed in there bath worms trying to jump out the mouth as the frog is grabbing another, simply put as many as your going to feed in to the sausage skin using a funnel tie it of and feed the lot in one go,

cheers spencer..........