I seem to be a little confused on the grow out stage

[bucknetbucky]

Hey everyone .. I have a question regarding the grow out stage for my dart tadpoles. They are in containers on a angle as they have all arms and legs. I was under the impression that they would climb out with their tales but it seems to me that they have started to absorb them already and they have not left the water. I am also a little worried as their front arms seem really fragile and small.

Should I be concerned? This is my first go with tadpoles.

[flybyferns]

What species ?

[bucknetbucky]

They are Dendrobates auratus ... I have moved them now out of the containers and into a large tub that has water and land in it. As soon as I did that one of them went right to the land part and sat there for a bit.

Question number 2 .... I have read that I should not feed them at this point, is that true?

Thank You.

[flybyferns]

Sprigtails should be available
A few dusted drosophila melanogaster fruit flies as well. A few - you don't want them walking all over the froglet.
The 'land' are can be as simple as very ! damp white pater towels. ( distilled water )
If you think he was 'frightened' out of the water you could put him back by the edge just in case, or into very, very shallow water so he can keep his head out of the water now that he is out.
It's very important to be sure the stay hydrated...especially the next few days .

I will come back and add a photo as soon as I can.....please stand by _____________

ie I have had tads that came oow , sort of, accidently
I tip their glass containers when they look to be 'almost ready' to make their debut

Keep us posted.

[bucknetbucky]

OK thank you for the great advice ... I unfortunately have to say that they both have SLS and will be euthanized .. If anyone can help me with that process and the proper way to execute that it would be a great help as I don't want to have them suffer anymore than they are. ......... On a brighter note. I now have 5 tadpoles in my water area in the tank. Should I remove them or leave them be and let life take its course? There are 3 adults in there right now. Thank You for all your excellent help it is greatly appreciated.

[DigitalPunk]

Sorry to hear that. I have heard of a few cases of SLS that has been reversed by super loading them with Caldium, but that doesn't always work. One of the main causes of SLS is under supplemented parents. Add Vit A (Repashey Has one) 2 times a month to your dusting rotation and you will end up with healthier tadpoles and healthier froglets.

If you opt to Euthanize them you can us Neosporin with Pain killer in it and apply to their belly. This is the most humane way I know to do it.

[deranged chipmunk]

Oh, no need for bashing. I'm not a fan of that to begin with. But some vendors who sell dart tads, are selling hybrid tads/frogs. And hybrids breeding could possibly cause the issues you are having. That was why it tossed up the red flag for me.


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[bucknetbucky]

Oh, no need for bashing. I'm not a fan of that to begin with. But some vendors who sell dart tads, are selling hybrid tads/frogs. And hybrids breeding could possibly cause the issues you are having. That was why it tossed up the red flag for me.

Ahhh OK I have read that too and I can say that they did confirm that they were bread from matching parents. I am going to post a photo later I just have to get them off my phone and shrink them.