M.nasuta help.

[frogged]

I'm getting one female (or so it says) Nasuta pretty soon. I'm wondering if anyone can give me both crucial and basic advice about temps, enclosure size, feeding habits and stuff. I'm asking this because my supplier tells me there is no chance for it to get impacted even when fed on moss, which apparently is bulls***. So thanks! again, I'll need help from people like 1beataway, Kurt and John if they will. Medications and stuff like that will be helpful. Thanks!
*M.Nasuta can be found in the country I live in*

[bshmerlie]

Are you gettng a wild caught or captive bred>

[Tony]

I have been keeping mine in sterilite tubs, about 24x18" of floorspace. I used paper towel with a bit of leaf litter as the initial substrate during quarantine, and later switched to fine orchid bark with a thick layer of leaf litter and a live pothos plant. I keep them cool, 65-75 degrees (F) and feed crickets and roaches.

I feel that these tubs are great for quarantine but too small for long-term use, I am planning to build permanent vivariums for them that are 6' x 2' x 2'. Females will eat males, so housing the sexes separately is advised outside of breeding attempts.

[frogged]

Let's just assume its a wild caught, the chances of me getting a captive bred are effectively zero. That's really good information there, so I should attempt to quarantine them. Did you try any medications on them? Also, how would you feed them (just toss everything in ETC)?

[Tony]

I would suggest pre-treating for chytrid, the disease is very widespread through southeast asia and Megophrys are often "silent carriers" until stress weakens them enough to show symptoms. I have had great results from Steve Busch's Lamisil treatment.. If Lamisil is not available where you live you may have to look into other treatment methods.

For feeding I just drop the insects in and let the frogs catch them, they are fairly timid frogs and will actually shy away from attempts to hand or tong feed them.

[Tony]

I found a picture of the quarantine setup:

[Kurt]

I just want to point out the Elaine (1beataway) knows more about this species than I do.

[frogged]

Alright update here. Nasuta is in, pretty silent and not moving much. I'll post an picture on its quarantine enclosure. One question, could it be that the nasuta have parasites based on the fact that it has stringy faeces which are somewhat coffee in colour?

[eloyhouse]

Hello I´m new here, and I´m about to get a pair of his frogs, do you have any othre advice on the proper care of this species?? or any updates of how your frogs is doing??

pd, do you have more pics of the terrarium and the frogs pleas??

thanks in advance

greetings

[frogged]

I'm sorry I have not been updating. So... he's doing fine. It's a he because it rained and he "croaked", which sounded more like a beep.
Firstly, I would follow carefully the advice stated above on this topic here, as they do help very effectively and appropriately. Mine is very active at night, and intolerant to your presence when you arrive; I have noticed such behavior upon my first time feeding it. Be prepared and try to avoid freaking the nasuta out by removing only part of the substrate at one time, during cleaning. They are indeed nervous wrecks without leaf litter. I have been removing all infected leaves in the process.
Be patient while feeding the nasuta, they are lunge ambush predators and want to wait for their prey to be in range before striking decisively. Stick to leaf litter, particulate matter and moss is not a good idea. Keep the bottom of the substrate moist, and the surface just slightly. Oh yes, do feed prey items that produce enough movement.
Lastly, I would like to add that this has been a simple experience for me due to the incredible lack of parasites and thereof. It is important that you ensure it does not get bacterial infections or parasites, and treat accordingly and quickly. Take my advice with a pinch of salt and good luck!

[frogged]

Will post pictures this weekend. Be warned, I have absolutely no talent nor equipment for good quality pictures.