Xenopus Laevis vs Borealis

[Jenste]

they are here!!!!!!!!!

The dark one is a Xenopus Borealis female - - notice the lovely yellow coloration on her bum with purple-ish spots!!
The light one is a Xenopus Laevis Reticulated Albino Male - he has adorable spotting and coloration! his eyes are gorgeous

[Jenste]

Exploring their new home

[tgampper]

Thanks, Jen! Your frogs are beautiful. It looks like the X. borealis lives up to its reputation as being quite striking with its purple sheen. I understand that the call of the borealis is very loud. May have to buy some ear plugs

Great close up of the reticulated albino. I wouldn't mind adding a couple of those to my collection

[Jenste]

Thanks, Jen! Your frogs are beautiful. It looks like the X. borealis lives up to its reputation as being quite striking with its purple sheen. I understand that the call of the borealis is very loud. May have to buy some ear plugs

Great close up of the reticulated albino. I wouldn't mind adding a couple of those to my collection

The reticulated is a handsome little guy...

I too have heard that the calls are quite loud...more so for the males than the females...and I have a female...

We are already used to the calls from our male x.laevis...will be interesting to see if this lady is a singer

[tgampper]

The reticulated is a handsome little guy...

I too have heard that the calls are quite loud...more so for the males than the females...and I have a female...

We are already used to the calls from our male x.laevis...will be interesting to see if this lady is a singer

Oops... I forgot it's female. I am afraid the female borealis does not have the vocal repertoire that a female laevis has. It would be interesting to see what physical and auditory signs she will give when encountering the male.

[Jenste]

I should be ordering a male x.borealis in the next few weeks - - hopefully I can get a chance to breed my x.borealis frogs in the next few months!


Would any one be interested in some of the young?

[Jenste]

took a lovely belly shot of my x.borealis female