Observations on captive Pseudacris triseriata

[SludgeMunkey]

Thank you!

A quick update on photoperiod effects:

As the days get shorter and the nights longer, all specimens are becoming much more aquatic again. I am still using the photocell circuit to control their lighting. It appears this is working very well for the planned October brumation period.


I have not observed any wild specimens beyond a few feet from water since our night time temperatures started dropping into the 50's.

[SludgeMunkey]

I was observing my specimens this morning in complete darkness. (I decided to get out my nightvision rig) All three specimens were exhibiting luring behavior with all of their toes, very similar to various Bufonidae.

I dumped the goggles and got out a flashlight. I then added some D. hydei to their enclosure. As expected, the tow wiggling increased in the presence of food animals!

I tried to take video as the position they sit in to do this behavior is rather unusual. It is rendering now, so I will see if I was able to catch the detail...

Will update with video or drawings once the sun comes up.

[John]

If memory of phylogenetics serves, hylidae are much closer to toads than they are to frogs. Of course, memory may not be serving.

[Kurt]

I think you are corrent in that.