My D. auratus tadpole is almost ready to leave the water, and I've decided to share the stages of development.

July 12
Tadpole still in the bromeliad; no sign of limbs yet.
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July 14
Tadpole has now been pulled from the bromeliad and moved to a nursery container.
NOTICE: Larger size than when it was in the bromeliad.
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July 18
Tadpole thriving in nursery container.
NOTICE: Hind legs just beginning to develop.
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July 25
The tadpole looked this way before I left on my vacation.
NOTICE: Hind limbs clearly visible, toes developing.
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August 11
The tadpole looked this way when I returned from my vacation.
NOTICE: Hind limbs have increased significantly in size. Toes clearly visible. Front limbs developing. Faint markings visible.
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August 13
Entering metamorphic stage.
NOTICE: Tail growing smaller; front limbs clearly visible; colouration clearly visible.
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What do you think?