Pink Toads?!?

[Heatheranne]

Yes, "pink"!

These little cuties are called Atelopus bartolini. They are Suriname toads from South America. The males reside amongst the natural rocks of the waterfalls and streams, while the lady toads live along the forest floor "gardens". During the mating season, the females come to the waters edge and the males come singing/calling to attract them.

The cousin Atelopus species living in the Panamanian forests are now cautiously monitored for signs of the Chytrid fungus. Amphibian Ark and other reserve and preservation organizations and groups are working hard to prevent the spread of Chytrid and to maintain the current species populations by healthy breeding projects. I'm sure you've heard of the Panamanian Golden Toad. These similar species toads are considered endangered and these preservation groups are working hard to keep them off of the extinction list.

Please enjoy the photos of our adorable Atelopus bartolini juveniles. We are hoping we may have a female in our bunch, but it's very likely we have only males.

If our Atelopus tolerate their quarantining well, they will have a rock waterfall with a beautiful side vivarium to mimic their natural habitat as much as possible.

We love our new adoptees . Welcome home little Aties .



























Their quarantine tank has to be easily cleanable. Very simple. Until their Chytrid test results are received we have to consider them to be carriers. So far they have no signs of illness.







They are quite interested in their surroundings.





And a few new photos from today. Please pardon the quality of the photos as they were taken with my iphone.









I love this photo! Nothing like your breakfast climbing on your head! Ha ha! Too cute!



And a few more of them hanging pool side.













Thanks for taking a look .