My new Xenopus Tads

[tgampper]

I have to disagree as I am no fan of pigs and corn.... lol, I could not resist. I had the misfortune of being from Illinois and it is no different.

OK, just trying to be nice

[BugBoy99]

OK, just trying to be nice

Well, it was nice of you to say. I guess I'll find out for myself when I get there. Richards Bay is not much different, except that around here its sugar cane and horses.

[SanderB]

Nice to see some wild Clawed frogs, how are they doing right now? And where do Xenopus laevis live in the wild? I would love to write an article about Xenopus laevis, about breeding them, taking care of the adults and about their habitat, for a Belgium magazine.
So if you have beautiful pictures of their habitat and maybe of some wild frogs, that would be amazing to add to the article.

[BugBoy99]

Nice to see some wild Clawed frogs, how are they doing right now?

They are doing very well, thank you. I've only lost one froglet, due to unknown causes. There are about thirty-five froglets right now, and the other tads are growing quickly.

And where do Xenopus laevis live in the wild?

According to what I've read, Xenopus will live in any reasonably permanent body of water, provided that it doesn't move too fast. They'll live in any body of water that lasts for a few months, such as a puddle or slow-moving streams. But, you will not find them in fast-moving bodies of water, because they are such weak swimmers.

Where the pictures are concerned, if you pm me the details of exactly what type of pictures you're looking for, I'll see if I can help you.