Calyptocephalella gayi

[tylototriton]

I'm guessing I know your supplier... You can take the chance, my bet is that if they are packed well and shipped quickly you won't have any problems. However, as with what all those other threads said, the real concern is their health upon arrival. The most recently imported individuals are quite small and so the stress of shipment along with everything else might be a problem. However, and I may be alone in this sentiment, I would say just go for it. I don't think you'll see much additional mortality from shipping in the colder weather.

Alex

[jkooiman]

Captive observations can be relative and fraught with inaccuracy. There are so many variables that can be overlooked etc. If I do get them, I will do my best to get them acclimated properly, so we'll see. I have been fascinated with telmatobius etc. since I was a kid, and this species is as close as I can get. Furthermore, moves have been made to include them in CITES, I would at least like to see what they act like etc. before/if they are made unavailable! Whatever the case, if NO heat packs are included in the deal, then forget it. Thanks, JVK

[jkooiman]

Of course estimated 50% mortality isn't exactly something to be excited about is it? Just found out heat packs will be used, thanks for the responses, i'll have to check out this forum more often! JVK