Whistling tree frog eggs (Litoria ewingii) 18-8-10

[Ebony]

I have a friend who has a 10 acre section. Together we built a beautiful native area (we planted the tree's 3 years ago) with a pond and were hoping to add frogs last year but they didn't breed so we've been waiting for this for a while. Our local Zoo are wanting some also, so Im going to donate what they would like. A lot of it is word of mouth. I may sell some on TM but not with out a care sheet. I send most of them up to the north island as they are hard to find there.

[Ebony]

The eggs are progressing well . Their shape has changed significantly. Its day three and there is a noticeable difference. The first photo is day one.

[Ebony]

Eight hours later I can see change. First photo was eight hours ago. Second photo now. They are developing the tadpole shape.

[John]

Very clear photos - please keep it up .

[Jace]

Wow, that is so cool! Thank you so much for sharing this with us, Ebony. And it sounds like all the froglets are going to have great homes once they mature. I can't wait to see more pictures.

[Ebony]

Thanks John & Jace, It's funny, my cheap digital camera takes a better photo than the good camera. I cant wait to see what they look like tomorrow. I remember that they go through a stage of twitching or wiggling before they hatch so I will see if I can get that on my daughter flip video.

[Ebony]

Here they are today. They have started wiggling but I will wait till more are before I take a video. They tadpole shape is more clear today.