Spray Toads: more returned to Tanzania

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Just back from visit with colleagues at Bx Zoo, learned 2,000 more Kihansi Sparay Toads returned to Tanzania for release; I worked with these amazing, live-bearing creatures when they first came in, interesting story: Kihansi Spray Toads, Extinct in the Wild, Return to Africa | That Reptile Blog

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Just back from visit with colleagues at Bx Zoo, learned 2,000 more Kihansi Sparay Toads returned to Tanzania for release; I worked with these amazing, live-bearing creatures when they first came in, interesting story: Kihansi Spray Toads, Extinct in the Wild, Return to Africa | That Reptile Blog

Great article! I recently visited the Henry Doorly Zoo and saw their collection of spray toads. It is wonderful that several zoos are working with this species.

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Great article! I recently visited the Henry Doorly Zoo and saw their collection of spray toads. It is wonderful that several zoos are working with this species.

Hi Terry,

Sorry for the delay, storm related probs here in NY. Thanks very much for the kind words, best, Frank

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The delay is understandable. What a mess. It's going to be a while before things get back to normal. I heard on the news about an aquarium on the east coast is having some serious issues because of the storm. Didn't catch the location though.Those spray toads only cover an area of a few acres. From what I have seen, that are relatively easy to care for in captivity. I had a real thrill when I worked with the Wyoming toad. One of the interesting things about the Wyoming's is that they had a vitamin A deficiency and had to drop a liquid vitamin on their back three times a week. I don't know if this is common among toads in captivity.

I really love your blog, it is required reading for me!

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The delay is understandable. What a mess. It's going to be a while before things get back to normal. I heard on the news about an aquarium on the east coast is having some serious issues because of the storm. Didn't catch the location though.Those spray toads only cover an area of a few acres. From what I have seen, that are relatively easy to care for in captivity. I had a real thrill when I worked with the Wyoming toad. One of the interesting things about the Wyoming's is that they had a vitamin A deficiency and had to drop a liquid vitamin on their back three times a week. I don't know if this is common among toads in captivity.

I really love your blog, it is required reading for me!

Hi Terry, Thanks so much for the kind words. Aquariums here are often near coast, make use of natural marine water, but real probs when hurricanes hit. I consult for Maritime Aq, waiting for info on other aquariums through curator there. I recall that re Wyoming Toads; former co-worker of mine did some field work with them, and reared at C Park Zoo; Vit A deficiency seems common, more so in toads but that based mainly on word of mouth; I get many inquiries re toads being unable to catch insects; Kevin Wright links to short tongue syndrome, pl see here. Hard to provide dietary variety in captivity - I'm actually surprised that spray toads did so well, given limited number of insects captives are fed. Best, Frank