Dear all, I need your advice on something. I have had a group of 5 mantella laevigata for about 3 months now. They were all feeding well. Recently, one died. ...
Sounds like HRMSS(Heat-related muscle spasm syndrome), but I don't think that it effects Laevigatas, I guess stress could probably do the same thing. What are...
I had 5 of them in a 2 feet aquarium for about 3 months Temp is usually around 28 degrees celcius. So far no problems with the rest. My m.viridis and...
It's only 5 degrees over, so I don't think HRMSS would be the problem. Did you quarantine them before you put them in? Parasites could be the problem,...
Anyone see these yet? LLLReptile and Reptile Depot have them, they're an "Undescribed species". I think they look like Expectata, but with a Viridis's banded...
Dear Frank & All, I would say that they are M. expectata. Interesting blush on the back though......M. expectata is quite variable in dorsum colour from bright...
I hope your right, I don't like the idea I thought of. That was that after Mad. reopened, the exporters who had released their mantella stock back into Mad....
Hi, I'm a grad student in Biology who studies communication in cricket frogs and the D. pumilio group. Last year a former student asked me to adopt two M....
Quality Captives has some I believe. http://www.qualitycaptives.com If I were you, I'd get more than one male, they'll breed better, more males to fertilize...
What's new with everyones mantellas? Currently I have what looks like 3.1 M. Bernhardi, A proven 1.2 M. Aurantiaca, 1.2 M. Laevigata, and am soon getting 3...
Hello everyone, Thought I had better introduce myself. I have recently returned to keeping (and hopefully breeding) Mantellas. I have previously kept and bred...
I am currently offering two mantella books together - Mantellas (Edition Chimaira) and the Golden Mantella Handbook (Neurergus Books) for £30 plus postage (US...
Hi my name is Craig and I am asking for your help. Every year I get the school my kids go to (in Mich.) some tadpoles to grow out in to frogs. It has been...
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Hi All, I thought I would re-introduce my vivarium group: <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNaturalisticVivarium> I think it could be useful and interesting...
Dear all, I have a question regarding mantellas in general. Are most of them skittish? Occassionally during feeding time if my hand went abit near my m.viridis...
hey there...I don't know if you'll get many answers on this group, and I wish I could give you an exact answer, but I have never kept frogs (soon, but not yet)...
Yes, most are fairly skittish, depends on the frogs though, M. Expectata are the boldest mantellas I currently own, mine accept baby lobster roaches and...
I have several M. Expectata in a well planted Vivarium With a water fall and pool with a cople of small fish the dry / wet areas are seperated by stacked...
How long have you had them for? It's much better to have them hide then have them stressed. Your setup sounds good for Expectata. ... to ... less ... Most...
Hi everyone, I've seen exactly the same thing - spasming - and would love to know what it is. I've seen it in viridis, pulchra, and madagascariensis. 3 adult...
Nice site you have there. My male viridis had quite alot of spasms and always recovered...about 8-10...can't remember. The spasms became so common that I...
Hi Richard, and all, spasming as described is usually indicative of vitamin D3 deficiency (Calcium/phosphorus metabolism) and/or thiamin (B complex vitamin)...
Thanks everyone for your answers. Good points about the D3. I will check the powder I use, but believe it does have D3 in it. I will definitely put a UV tube...
I'm using Rep Cal's calcium + vitamin D3 supplement. As my viridis was already adult-size, I only dusted his crickets once a week. The crickets were fed on...
I think mine recovered mainly because I put it back upright on the moss and folded its back legs into normal position. After that I just waited..for the ...
If your using just crickets, I'd dust them more than just once a week, maybe 3-5, and get more food sources. As Paul said, the dust doesn't stick to them as...
Hi all, Thought you'd be interested to hear that (fingers crossed) some viridis froglets that I have that I thought were maybe showing signs of calcium...
I am currently haveing to face a hard decision. I have 2.3 Matella Aurantiaca that have been in this 20 long terrarium fully planted with many hide spots. They...
What are the temps in the cage night and day? Where geographically are you located? I would personally acquire more males if possible. These guys really do...
