This week I am joined by Alex Menke of Frog Daddy. We begin our discussion by talking about breeder ethics, and the frog and plant market. Then, we take a deep dive into how to properly care for five species of intermendiate level to advanced level vivarium plants. Specifically, we cover Begonia, selaginella, margravia, anthurium and sonarilla, along with all the issues that they may have and how to overcome them. We also talk about fungal infections in plants, and why we should lever use commercial potting mix! This episode is sponsored by Gray Ghost Creationshttps://www.etsy.com/shop/GrayGhostCreationsTo Support the Podcast, for merch, and vivarium discounts please visit: https://linktr.ee/AmphibiCastBe sure to check out https://frogdaddy.net and follow Frogdaddy on social media A special shout out goes to our newest $5 patron, Jake Rayapati
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AmphibiCast is the Original Amphibian Focused Podcast. Each weekly episode features informative and educational content for hobbyists, naturalists, ecologists, pet enthusiasts and anyone who appreciates frogs, toads and salamanders.
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Folge vom 09.02.2024Episode 162. Vivarium Plant Deep Dive with Alex Menke
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Folge vom 02.02.2024Episode 161. Cynops Cyanurus Newt Deep Dive with Sean TwohyThis week I am joined by hobbyist and breeder Sean Twohy. Sean breeds several amphibian species but his true passion is Cynops Cyanurus (AKA the blue tailed fire belly newt) and in this episode we discuss aquatic newt care, raising daphnia, UV lighting for newts, managing aquatic substrate, and we compare and contrast aquatic vs terrestrial amphibian husbandry. We also take a dive into cynops care and we finish with a discussion about the breeder vs keeper market. This week's episode is sponsored by the frog breeder merch store, https://the-frog-breeder-merch.myspreadshop.com/ Exo-Terra is a proud sponsor of this week's show. Visit exo-terra.com or your local dealer for all your reptile and amphibian needs.To Support the Podcast, for merch, and vivarium discounts please visit: https://linktr.ee/AmphibiCastBe sure to follow Sean @seantwoy
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Folge vom 25.01.2024Episode 160. From Zoo Keeper to Frog Farmer- a conversation with Ben BakerThis week it is my pleasure to be joined by Ben Baker of Fantastic Frogs. Ben has decades of experience working in British Zoos and in this episode we discuss his work breeding frogs in the private sector, his work with Bristol and Chester Zoos, and his world travels and in situ observations. We also talk about how brexit has effected the hobby in Europe and the UK, wild mantella behavior in the presence of UV, and how Ben helped care for a massive Japanese giant salamander!To find out more visit: https://fantasticfrogs.co.uk/This episode is sponsored by Gray Ghost Creationshttps://www.etsy.com/shop/GrayGhostCreationsTo Support the Podcast, for merch, and vivarium discounts please visit: https://linktr.ee/AmphibiCast
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Folge vom 19.01.2024Episode 159. Project Herpeteculture Part 2. with Roy Arthur BlodgettThis week I'm joined by Roy Arthur Blodgett. Roy co-hosts the Project Herpeteculture podcast and in this episode we discuss some controversial issues in the greater herp community including peer pressure, and what constitutes a reliable information source. We also discuss Roy's museum quality vivarium builds, his Pilotes sulphureus and Xenodon pulcher projects, his podcast, and we pose the question, Is herpeteculture an art or a science? To learn more about Roy's Work Visit:https://www.wellspringherpetoculture.com/And be sure to subscribe to Project Herpeteculture on all podcast platforms, YouTube and social media https://www.projectherp.com/aboutThis week's episode is sponsored by the frog breeder merch store, https://the-frog-breeder-merch.myspreadshop.com/ Exo-Terra is a proud sponsor of this week's show. Visit exo-terra.com or your local dealer for all your reptile and amphibian needs.To Support the Podcast, for merch, and vivarium discounts please visit: https://linktr.ee/AmphibiCast