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The world is a stressful place. For many of us, the amphibian hobby is a means of escape and a place where we can find peace of mind.  But, the hobby does also require a great deal of commitment ,and it can also become a stressor in and of itself when we are struggling with personal issues.  Managing animals when we are struggling can be a significant obstacle to overcome. But there is support for people in need. All we need to do is ask. This week I am joined by Dave Mickulas of VivaVivariums. Dave and I have a very frank discussion about the positive and negative effects that the hobby can have on our mental and emotional wellbeing.  We discuss how important it is to have a support system in place,  accepting help when needed, and how members of the community can support each other. We also talk about Daves Coqui  and Solomon Island Leaf Frog breeding projects, dart frogs in Hawaii, and much more.Be sure to follow Dave @vivavivariums on social mediaExo Terra is our sponsor this week. For all your amphibian needs visit: Exo-terra.com or visit your local dealer and follow @exoterra on social media. To Support the Podcast, for merch, and vivarium discounts please visit: https://linktr.ee/AmphibiCastIf you find yourself in crisis, remember you are not alone. There is help available.  If you are in need please reach out to your local  or national crisis hotline. https://www.nami.org/advocacy/policy-priorities/responding-to-crises/national-hotline-for-mental-health-crises-and-suicide-prevention/

There are many stakeholders in the amphibian universe. From breeders and hobbyists, to researchers, land managers, and policymakers. -all  of these groups need to be engaged as a community if trade is to be continued in a clean and responsible way. But how is this accomplished and what challenges are faced along the way?  This week I am joined by researcher and wildlife engagement specialist, Alexa Warwick.  We discuss Alexa's role in an ongoing project that examines disease mitigation strategies aimed ad minimizing the risk of amphibian pathogens spreading from captive pet populations to wild populations; her background in wildlife engagement, her work with the Pine Barrens Treefrog, and much more!To Learn More, Visit:https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/msu-researchers-receive-2-75-million-grant-to-investigate-movement-of-amphibian-pathogens-in-wildlife-trade-networkshttp://www.arwarwick.org/wildlife-research.htmlhealthyamphibiantrade.orgThis episode is sponsored by Gray Ghost Creationshttps://www.etsy.com/shop/GrayGhostCreationsExo Terra is our sponsor this week. For all your amphibian needs visit: Exo-terra.com or visit your local dealer and follow @exoterra on social media. To Support the Podcast, for merch, and vivarium discounts please visit: https://linktr.ee/AmphibiCast

This week I am joined by Ivan of Tesoros de Colombia and we discuss some new projects that are underway at Tesoros and the ACA. We talk about some of the new species soon to be available through legal import, including Amereega and Andinobates, as well as how local coffee farmers are helping conservation efforts.To learn more, visit:https://tesorosdecolombia.com/https://activeconservationalliance.orgExo Terra is our sponsor this week. For all your amphibian needs visit: Exo-terra.com or visit your local dealer and follow @exoterra on social media. To Support the Podcast, for merch, and vivarium discounts please visit: https://linktr.ee/AmphibiCast