Calyptocephalella gayi

[jkooiman]

Hi all, I'm attempting to acquire a group of this species, and am hoping someone out there has some experience/insight/warnings in regards to this species. Thanks! JVK

[tylototriton]

Check out caudata.org and search Caudiverbera. I just found a thread there with some people who keep them. You will be much better off if you search for information on them using their "older" name Caudiverbera caudiverbera instead of the new name. I had to look up the new name just to figure out what you were looking for.

Best of Luck,
Alex

[tgampper]

There is also a couple of threads on Frog Forum you maybe interested in:

http://www.frogforum.net/aquatic-cla...ging-eyes.html

http://www.frogforum.net/other-frogs...ter-toads.html

[jkooiman]

I appreciate the responses! I have read all those threads. My biggest quandary at the moment is the supplier will not provide a live arrival guarantee in my winter conditions. These animals hail from relatively high altitude habitats, so I'm wondering if I should just take the risk? Thanks,JVK

[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