Scaphiophryne gottlebei tank

[clownonfire]

Corey's response: "While the paper doesn't support the two years to maturity (which I think they are pulling from related species), it's definitely at 1 year. The 4-7 years is probably pulled off captive specimens, and is feasible given a 2-3 year life span in the wild... their relatives may live longer, and given other conditions they may live longer, but in their super selective niche in the wild they don't :/".

[bshmerlie]

Eric, have you seen the Zoo Med excavator clay? I've never tried it but its description seems to match what you're looking for.

[ViperJr]

I have looked into the Excavator clay for the future tiger salamander tank, and therefore I have read quite abit about it.

First of all, it is NOT possible for any animal to actually dig in it. You make the caves/tunnels etc., and then it hardens that way. And apperently, it gets really hard.
Second of all, when it gets wet, it stains badly. People have said that their animals have gotten permanent stains of their bellies and feet, from walking on the rewetted clay (from misting etc.)

I think it's a very good product idea, but apperently it's flawed. But I it should be possible to perhaps coat it with paint or silicon, to prevent the miscolouring.

[Eugenia]

Hi!
Thanks a lot for this discussion - I got some important information for arranging decent environment for Scaphiophryne.
Looking forward to continue!