Mushrooms in vivarium

[Savannah]

I got some glow in the dark mushrooms for my viv from black jungle terraruim supply. they say they are safe for frogs...but some are expressing concern it may infect the frog and grow. I wanted to get some other peoples opiniions on it. Have any of you had experience with frogs and mushrooms? Would it be overall ok for my RETF's?

[NetworkLabs]

Where do you plan on putting them? Most likely, the ground. So put them somewhere where you can see them but your tree frogs win't likely get to!

[Savannah]

actually it is in a log..u drill hole and put it in side a log and seal with wax. some i put in the ground to see if itsll grow..inside the shells and on my fake tree...

[DonLisk]

They should be fine since you frog is not going to eat them and the mushrooms are not large enough for your frog to sit on.
I haven't seen anything negative about them on other forums.

[Savannah]

yeah they are onlt 1--3 cm across. the spores are Panellus Stipticus. so..if theres any fungi experts..and this species is of concern...please let me know...but so far what ive read they are safe for frogs..

[ViperJr]

I do not know about this specific specie of mushroom, but generally frogs and mushrooms go hand in hand. People often try to get mushrooms, but it's not the easiest thing to do.

[Poly]

I'd imagine they'd look great in a dart viv. No chance the darts would crush them either!

[Savannah]

so already seeing fuzz like im supposed. hopefully a couple weeks till they start poppin out

[Froggy style]

I bought these glow in the dark mushroom, too. I appreciate the input. I placed them in a new vivarium that I recently set up. I am waiting to see if they actually glow. In my active vivarium I have had about four different types of mushrooms grow on their own. Most recently I discovered some tiny plum colored mushrooms that are very iridescent on the tops. These are the most beautiful mushrooms I have ever seen in my life.

[Savannah]

those plum ones r weird! lol but cool! like ur darts. we just got one on sunday.
i cant wait till the mushrooms grow in tho.

[Pippin]

Yeah I too am curious to know how the mushrooms turn out. I am sure my dumpys would quickly sit on them if I put them in their terrarium, but I would be willing to buy the mushrooms and put them in a jar or something just to enjoy their glow. So what I want to know before I make that investment is: 1. how long do the fruiting bodies actually last. 2. will they create viable spores so I can continue culturing them. and 3. if the rhizomes of the mother fungus will create more fruiting bodies if they are put back into decay. So please keep us posted on their progression

[Savannah]

Sure will. Just last night notice a couple small glowing things on my log. !!!!!!!!! so excited. i'd take a pic but it's to dim.lol But i have a few just started to glow!!!!

[NatureLady]

I tried to buy these too, but they had sold out! I hope you can post a pic for us!!! I can only imagine they are amazing

[Savannah]

Well so far they are doing good. spreading nicely. ill try and get pics for you guys tonight and see if it comes out.

[Savannah]

Ok well i cant get any night photos, but they are doin very welll and growing nicely. i also have not had any problems with the mushrooms and Jewl so far. So id say their safe. Heres some pics. These wer taken about a month ago they've grown a lot since. enjoy