Various species of Mantella are sometimes available around about July time, this is when the Malagasy Imports tend to occur. But generally I have found that people this side of the Atlantic tend to stick to Europe which can be viewed as unfair in all honesty. Well, currently they would be more into burrowing like you describe because of the time of year, if you minimumise the amount you spray them, you may encourage breeding behaviours more. They can be very arboreal, if they are offered such a setup however this may not always be the case and that stick to lower down, however with both bloodlines, they appear more arboreal.
I noticed my males climb and my females have created little burrows for themselves. Like MG alluded to, their winter is a bit more dry, so I most less now, maybe once or twice a week. In the spring, I'll increase it, until I get back to misting everyday. I want to see if i can excite a breeding response out of them.
Also, check out understory enterprises, they are based in Canada and are the few folks who actually have an active breeding program for mantellas this side if the Atlantic.
1.0.0 Oophaga Pumilio 'Black Jeans'
0.0.10 Phyllobates Vittatus
0.0.3 Phyllobates Terribilis 'Mint'
0.0.3 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Patricia'
0.0.5 Dendrobates Leucomelas
0.0.2 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Powder Blue'
0.0.2 Ranitomeya Variabilis 'southern'
0.0.3 Epipedobates Anthonyi 'zarayunga'
1.2.0 Phyllobates bicolor
0.0.3 Dendrobates tinctorius 'azureus'
0.0.1 Avicularia Avicularia
0.0.1 Gramastola porteri
0.2.0 Canines
1.0.0 Tabby/Maine Coon Mix
2.1.0 Genetics Experiments
0.1.0 Bed Bully
Well most of the genus respond to Precipitation this way, I have nearly all of my Mantella species breeding without issue most the time when replicating the seasonal conditions. I could go into more detail with their exact details of their habitat requirements that I am providing them on a annual basis?
Actually Bill I obtained my last 4 M. Betsileo from Understory as they were the only ones that I could get who would ship to here (Nova Scotia, Canada). It is my understanding that they are one of the very few North American professional breeders who have had consistent populations of various mantellas breeding somewhat on schedule. I would be very curious to see their facility and the methods they are applying but they are very hush hush about it from what I can tell. I am hoping to get my hands on some M. Viridis eventually and then move on from there as my success rate increases regarding their care. I have several other larger terrariums empty and ready but I don't believe in rushing into it unless I am prepared. Not fair to me or the wee little critters.
ok now I am envious! nice specimens.
Your pale specimens look great ! Also, congrats on the article publication .
Remember to take care of the enclosure and it will take care of your frog !
Nice acquisitions! They are sweet! And congrats on the article! Very cool!
1.0.0 Oophaga Pumilio 'Black Jeans'
0.0.10 Phyllobates Vittatus
0.0.3 Phyllobates Terribilis 'Mint'
0.0.3 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Patricia'
0.0.5 Dendrobates Leucomelas
0.0.2 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Powder Blue'
0.0.2 Ranitomeya Variabilis 'southern'
0.0.3 Epipedobates Anthonyi 'zarayunga'
1.2.0 Phyllobates bicolor
0.0.3 Dendrobates tinctorius 'azureus'
0.0.1 Avicularia Avicularia
0.0.1 Gramastola porteri
0.2.0 Canines
1.0.0 Tabby/Maine Coon Mix
2.1.0 Genetics Experiments
0.1.0 Bed Bully
Gorgeous frogs! Congrats on the article .
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Those are amazing! Man I would kill to be able to read that article.
1.1.0 - Oophaga Pumilio 'Blue Jeans' (2014 Nicaragua Import)
1.1.0 - Oophaga Pumilio 'Chirique Grande' F1
1.1.0 - D. Tinctorius 'Citronella'
1.2.0 - D. Tinctorius 'Azureus'
0.0.2 - D. Tinctorius 'Sipaliwini'
0.0.2 - D. Tinctorius 'New River'
0.0.4 - D. Tinctorius 'Leucomelas'
0.0.4 - Terribilis 'Mint'
1.1.0 - R. Ventrimaculatus 'French Guiana'
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Thank you all I will have a PDF file of the article but unfortunately am not allowed to use it yet, for obvious reasons! lol I know that the Magazine is not commonly available in the US (apparently been told this before) so I don't mind giving those of you the article PDf as long as it stays to whom I have given it to
I would love a PDF copy and can promise it will stay in my possession and not make it's way out onto the internet. I will PM you my email address
1.1.0 - Oophaga Pumilio 'Blue Jeans' (2014 Nicaragua Import)
1.1.0 - Oophaga Pumilio 'Chirique Grande' F1
1.1.0 - D. Tinctorius 'Citronella'
1.2.0 - D. Tinctorius 'Azureus'
0.0.2 - D. Tinctorius 'Sipaliwini'
0.0.2 - D. Tinctorius 'New River'
0.0.4 - D. Tinctorius 'Leucomelas'
0.0.4 - Terribilis 'Mint'
1.1.0 - R. Ventrimaculatus 'French Guiana'
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Those are some really great looking specimens
Hi all,
Update with some of the Mantella specimens! I recently wanted to purchase some more Mantella laevigata individuals, and when it came down to dealing with the supplier, they sold them all, which was gutting so I decided to buy yet another bloodline of Mantella viridis making it my 4th now... Kinda glad I did when I finally saw the individuals... Just wait till you see! lol
So I got 4 of them and look at this...
LOOK AT IT, it looks like it will explode with the amount of spawn it has currently! lol So fingers crossed that the two gravid individuals come up with some more spawn.
They are gorgeous Josh! Nice acquisition!!
1.0.0 Oophaga Pumilio 'Black Jeans'
0.0.10 Phyllobates Vittatus
0.0.3 Phyllobates Terribilis 'Mint'
0.0.3 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Patricia'
0.0.5 Dendrobates Leucomelas
0.0.2 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Powder Blue'
0.0.2 Ranitomeya Variabilis 'southern'
0.0.3 Epipedobates Anthonyi 'zarayunga'
1.2.0 Phyllobates bicolor
0.0.3 Dendrobates tinctorius 'azureus'
0.0.1 Avicularia Avicularia
0.0.1 Gramastola porteri
0.2.0 Canines
1.0.0 Tabby/Maine Coon Mix
2.1.0 Genetics Experiments
0.1.0 Bed Bully
They are amazing!
1.1.0 - Oophaga Pumilio 'Blue Jeans' (2014 Nicaragua Import)
1.1.0 - Oophaga Pumilio 'Chirique Grande' F1
1.1.0 - D. Tinctorius 'Citronella'
1.2.0 - D. Tinctorius 'Azureus'
0.0.2 - D. Tinctorius 'Sipaliwini'
0.0.2 - D. Tinctorius 'New River'
0.0.4 - D. Tinctorius 'Leucomelas'
0.0.4 - Terribilis 'Mint'
1.1.0 - R. Ventrimaculatus 'French Guiana'
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Awesome!
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Hi everyone,
Just thought I'd let you all know, I made a care sheet for my own Forum, but I took the information and posted it on Frogforum also! Here is the link below:
Golden Mantella (Mantella aurantiaca) Care Sheet - by Joshua Ralph
I hope you all like the care sheet which includes;
- Scientific and Common Naming,
- Micro-habitat Types,
- Conservation Status,
- Temperature Ranges,
- Photo-period Activity,
- Humidity Parameters,
- Water Parameters,
- Diet,
- Enclosure,
- Breeding & Other Comments,
- Rearing Notes,
- Recommended Reading,
Anyway, please leave some feeback, and hope that this can become a Caresheet on here!
Kind regards,
Joshua
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