Help me decide between Varadero or Cristobal?

[atp0726]

I have been waiting for the weather to warm up to get a probable pair of R. Varadero and now for the same price I have found some Pumilio "Cristobal" within driving range and I wouldn't need to ship (part of reason they are same price). I am now at a loss and cant decide which to go with. Any advice? I love the color of the Varadero, that they are arboreal and the size. It also sounds like from my research they have fairly bold personalities and from what I can find so do the Cristobal. Any experience with either frog would be appreciated especially those that have or have had both.

[flybyferns]

This is a very tough decision.
So my solution is simple..... get both

[atp0726]

This is a very tough decision.
So my solution is simple..... get both

Haha, wish it was that easy! I see you have varadero and I think I saw pumilo species. Is there any major differences other than the cristobal being a little more difficult to breed?


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[flybyferns]

Hi,

I can , only, share my experience
I have 2 breeding pair of R imitator "Varadero" and a breeding pr of O pumilio " Black Jeans".
I have limited experience with the pumi. However .....have three tads ( or more? / eggs?) in the enclosure based on their behavior.

Besides leaving the O pumilio tads in the enclosure ( vs removing the R imitator tads from the enclosure) ,
I see little, if NO, difference in their day to day care.
I have left the, witnessed, 3 pumi tads in their enclosure, as that is my best advice from a person I respect.

Both species , IMO.....are easier to take care of then what we read about.... assuming you are proficient at maintaining the enclosures for them.

In general, my imis are more bold ....then my pumis.

The females of both species are more bold then the male(s). Mine ...anyway

Hope this helps

Lynn

[atp0726]

I compared pictures of both species and I am leaning toward the Varadero, just have to stare at an empty viv until the weather in NY improves I guess


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