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As the Amphibian Hobby continues to grow, more and more people are keeping frogs and other amphibians as pets.  However, situations often arise where keepers can no longer keep their animals.  Many keepers look out for rescue organizations, but there are only a handful that accept amphibians.  Running an amphibian focused rescue operation also poses a unique set of challenges. This week I am joined by Cloudberry Exotics Sanctuary and we discuss how she started her rescue operation in 2009 , why she chose to focus on frogs, and what's involved in rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming frogs in need. We discuss some common situations where a frog may need to be rescued and how to avoid care and husbandry mistakes. Follow Cloudberry Exotics Sanctuary on instagram @cloudberryexotics and visit https://www.cloudberryexotics.com/For AmphibiCast Merch, to support the show by becoming a patron, for a 10% listener discount on In Situ Ecosystems vivariums and to support Panamanian Frog Conservation visit:https://linktr.ee/AmphibiCast 

Oophaga pumilio "blue jeans" is one of the most visually stunning frogs in the world. Yet, there hasn't been a concerted effort to breed them in captivity up until now. This week I am joined once again by Audrey of Urban Amphibia, and we discuss her Oophaga pumilio "blue jeans" captive breeding project, some behavior quirks that are unique to the locale ,and how to get a pair to successfully reproduce.  We also discuss Audrey's educational work with veterinary students and how she uses dart frogs and other animals in community outreach programs for combat veterans. To support the show by becoming a Patron, for AmphibiCast merch, for a 10% listener discount on In Situ Ecosystems vivariums, and to support Panamanian Frog Conservation visit: https://linktr.ee/AmphibiCastBe sure to follow Audrey on Instagram @urban_amphibia and subscribe to her Youtube Channel Audrey's Urban Exotics 

Over the years, it has become common practice to incorporate specialized UV lighting into the husbandry of many herp species.  Although we don't often associate UV lighting with captive amphibians, there may be a place for it as technology continues to evolve in a more frog friendly direction. In this week's episode I am joined by Ryan McVeigh of VivTech. Ryan has dedicated years of his career developing and advancing husbandry tools such as UV lighting. We discuss how the technology has advanced since the early 1980's, UV options out there today that may suit the needs of captive amphibians, and we compare and contrast some aspects of the reptile and amphibian hobbies. For more information check out: https://www.vivtechproducts.com/index.php/aboutFOR A 10% DISCOUNT OFF OF A VIVTECH PRODUCT USE CODE AmphibiCast22 at www.vivtechproducts.comTo support the show by becoming a Patron, for AmphibiCast Merch, for a 10% discount on In Situ Ecosystems vivariums and to support Panamanian Frog Conservation, click: https://linktr.ee/AmphibiCast