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    That's the exact tank I use with my pyxie and other Herps. The front opener is unbeatable.
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    Mines a 40 breeder though
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    Quote Originally Posted by DeeDub View Post
    Mines a 40 breeder though
    Yeah. Mine is basically a version of a 20 long. 30" x 12" x 16".


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    Quote Originally Posted by GrifTheGreat View Post
    I know!!!! I just gave it that dish 4 days ago!!!! Good thing I already purchased its perminant tank. Its a really nice Tetrafauna.

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    Even has the built in drain on in the bottom so I can make a perminant water feature.
    Just saw those in stores and really like them with that pre-built drain. Plan to get two and replace both 29G tanks I have; but one at a time since they are close to $100 ea. locally .
    Remember to take care of the enclosure and it will take care of your frog !​

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    A few pics from today. Growing fast!

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    This is quite a stunning growth rate from the size of a quarter when I got it.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Mentat View Post
    Just saw those in stores and really like them with that pre-built drain. Plan to get two and replace both 29G tanks I have; but one at a time since they are close to $100 ea. locally .
    I paid $90.00.


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    Some more shots. Had its first pinky and it was gone in a single bite. Heard what sounded like a cow today coming from the Pyxi enclosure. Only one single call, but unless the female's response call closely ressembles the male's I'm assuming it is male. This is my fist Pyxi so all bets are off Lol! It is now 3.75" SVL.

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    Congrats Colleen/Jerrod; yep, a bellowing call assures it's a male. Also, last set of pics also show the characteristic massive "gumpty" head .
    Remember to take care of the enclosure and it will take care of your frog !​

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mentat View Post
    Congrats Colleen/Jerrod; yep, a bellowing call assures it's a male. Also, last set of pics also show the characteristic massive "gumpty" head .
    Thank you Carlos

    So if it is 3.75" now and hasn't gained any of the Avacado coloring of the adults would you say that this is going to be a pretty large fellow?


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    Quote Originally Posted by GrifTheGreat View Post
    Thank you Carlos . So if it is 3.75" now and hasn't gained any of the Avacado coloring of the adults would you say that this is going to be a pretty large fellow?
    Well, IMO the color change is age and not size dependent, so hard to use as prediction. First thing about size is to check if it's a true P. adspersus. You could check the odontoids and confirm it; but from looking at all posted pictures, it appears one.

    Second thing would be it's genes; if it comes from a large male and mama was a huge female... then things are looking better. Unless you know breeders and line; impossible to tell. I even have theory why there has been no babies from selective line breedings reinforcing size to produce 10-12 in. males.

    Third is that the baby/juvenile was given all the best care (right temps, clean water, best food) for those genes to manifest during juvenile stage... I know you did . Think you have a good chance getting this guy huge.
    Remember to take care of the enclosure and it will take care of your frog !​

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mentat View Post
    Well, IMO the color change is age and not size dependent, so hard to use as prediction. First thing about size is to check if it's a true P. adspersus. You could check the odontoids and confirm it; but from looking at all posted pictures, it appears one.

    Second thing would be it's genes; if it comes from a large male and mama was a huge female... then things are looking better. Unless you know breeders and line; impossible to tell. I even have theory why there has been no babies from selective line breedings reinforcing size to produce 10-12 in. males.

    Third is that the baby/juvenile was given all the best care (right temps, clean water, best food) for those genes to manifest during juvenile stage... I know you did . Think you have a good chance getting this guy huge.
    Thank you Carlos!

    He is quite the character too. Only bitey at feeding time and water is changed 3 to 4 times per day due to it spending most ofnthe time in the dish. Gets out to burrow and then right back in the dish within an hour of so. Likes to get in the way when you are trying to take the dish out for cleaning and placing it back in Lol!! I'm almost certain that it does this purposely.

    About the species. Well it has alot of blue coloring on the front and hind legs which is indicative of the P. adspersus, but since most of us have never actually compared all four species together side by side as youngsters it may be hard to tell. Checking the odontoid height and width LOL! Uhhhh...easier said than done. Especially since that will be easier to check once it reaches adulthood when the odontoids are fully developed.

    Nutrition is given very well and in large quantities. Variety of food items provided and it is in no way picky about what it eats. Even likes the Samurai Pacman Food. I honestly don't want a massive male Lol! No one can truly imagine what a 10" long x 12" wide 4 lb Pyxi like many wild specimens have been documented at would be like to handle for tank cleaning. Well even housing such a beast would he difficult. May have to look into an outdoor enclosure Lol!

    Anyway it will be nice to see just how this guy will turn out. I've had him about a month now and he's grow very rapidly. I will be updating his growth progress like I have been thus far. Should be interesting.


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    Quote Originally Posted by GrifTheGreat View Post
    ... Checking the odontoid height and width LOL! Uhhhh...easier said than done. Especially since that will be easier to check once it reaches adulthood when the odontoids are fully developed....
    When I read about this in pub, wondered if the herpetologists that reviewed museum specimens had a chuckle, thinking about us hobbyists trying to look at odontoids in a live and aggressive adult .
    Remember to take care of the enclosure and it will take care of your frog !​

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mentat View Post
    When I read about this in pub, wondered if the herpetologists that reviewed museum specimens had a chuckle, thinking about us hobbyists trying to look at odontoids in a live and aggressive adult .
    Lmao!! Exactly!!! Not and easy task!


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    Wow, how did I miss this post?? Bout damn time Grif!

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    Quote Originally Posted by cyris69 View Post
    Wow, how did I miss this post?? Bout damn time Grif!
    Yeah! You're a month behind Lol!


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    Quote Originally Posted by Mentat View Post
    When I read about this in pub, wondered if the herpetologists that reviewed museum specimens had a chuckle, thinking about us hobbyists trying to look at odontoids in a live and aggressive adult .
    lol I had enough when i was taking pics of my pixies thumbs. lol checking odontoids, hahaha no thank you and hey Grif by the way check my first post in this thread LOL i said it is male. i was right lol haha
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lija View Post
    lol I had enough when i was taking pics of my pixies thumbs. lol checking odontoids, hahaha no thank you and hey Grif by the way check my first post in this thread LOL i said it is male. i was right lol haha
    Agree, Stilgar was around 5 in. SVL when I had to find him an adoptive home and can't imagine trying to check his odontoids without someone getting hurt .
    Remember to take care of the enclosure and it will take care of your frog !​

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lija View Post
    lol I had enough when i was taking pics of my pixies thumbs. lol checking odontoids, hahaha no thank you and hey Grif by the way check my first post in this thread LOL i said it is male. i was right lol haha
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    Well he's hit 4" now and I guess it will be time to utilize his permenant home.
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    Its funny how it looks after it eats because its belly squishes up around its head Lol!!
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    Adult coloring starting to show on top of head and back !
    Remember to take care of the enclosure and it will take care of your frog !​

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