2nd late fall update:
Spot, King II, and Vinca are doing well. Spot has shown aggressive behavior towards Vinca and LT, but not King. King has shed and become closer in size to Spot. His dominant behavior and the passive behavior of LT was the reason for moving LT. Vinca doesn't care about Spots dominant behavior because she has claimed her territory and will not back down to Spot. She owns the moss hut. If he would have intimated her and it affected her eating and behavior I would have done something. But she is fat and does her normal routine. When she gets bigger than Spot, he will not try to intimidate her anymore. It is with his behavior that I have to announce that I will not in the many months to come be interested in getting him a female for this enclosure. For the tank to stay balanced in all aspects only 3 can live in this enclosure. These guys have hunted all the grown Woodlice and I have plenty offspring, but I need them...I also missed the unique hunting styles of the group. Spot and Vinca are hunters chasing and stalking prey. King II waits and ambushes what they chase to him. I couldn't enjoy each unique hunting style they have with an army of frogs and toads in here. From a space standpoint and aggressive behavior from the Leopard Frog, I can say a 75 Gallon is adequate space for a sexed pair of toads and a male leopard frog without a space or stress problem. One surprise I had in my woods vivarium is an Iris Living in the water. I thought it died...it actually shot up new sprouts and has adjusted not only to water, but indoors. It's a smaller iris and will be kept up with, but if it starts thriving, it will be plant #4 that can be kept in a Vivarium. I might over thanksgiving make a video of the pack hunting. Pachysandra and Periwinkle are sprouting and doing leaps and bounds better than a year ago. The UTH and Plexiglass lid have preserved the thriving summer success. If anyone reads this before trying a mixed species Vivarium, when they say problems happen down the road, they are right. If the animals aren't researched and personally observed frequently, that is what leads to the downfall of these builds. I think the laziness of "it's been working, I don't have to worry or learn anymore" mindset sets in. This is why owning each animal previous and a large tank, as well as a backup plan and strategy for problems can save this tank. With that being said, I'm very lucky to have the specific sexes and the enclosure that is built especially for these species to live together. It's also up to the animals. If they can't get along or remain normal in behavior, then change needs to happen. I'm at the max imo for animals, but it all worked out in a perfect scenario with this gang. More updates coming soon!


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