This week I am joined again by Ben Baker of Fantastic Frogs. In Episode 160, Ben and I discussed a host of topics including his tenure as a zoo keeper and frog breeder. In this week's episode we continue our conversation with a deep dive into more of Ben's career and insights. We discuss Ben's experiences tracking and studying wild Golden Mantella, the long term sustainability of captive frog genetics, tuataras in a zoo setting, and is there a positive aspect to importing wild caught amphibians under the right circumstances.Be sure to check out 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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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 22.03.2024Episode 168. Ben Baker Part 2. Wild Insights on Captive Keeping, Golden Mantella, and More!
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Folge vom 15.03.2024Episode 167. Zach Porritt -Life in the GreenHouseThis week I am joined by Zach Porritt. Zach has built one of the largest and most impressive dart frog enclosures in the hobby - A full sized greenhouse! Join us for our discussion into how the greenhouse was constructed, planted and stocked, and how his Phyllobates terribilis behave, feed and breed in such a large environment. 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/AmphibiCastFor Zach's content checkout https://www.instagram.com/a.life.exotic and https://www.youtube.com/@ALifeExotic
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Folge vom 08.03.2024Episode 166. Large Oophaga with Chris ButtermoreThis week I am joined by Chris Buttermore. Chris is the Curator of Amphibians at Dallas World Aquarium and in this episode we discuss his work with large Oophaga. Our discussion covers a host of topics including what we know about the genus from the published literature, metabolism as a means of understanding egg production, extending female fecundity, how to accurately sex large obligates, and fostering techniques using pumilio eggs. We also talk about the important role that private individuals and hobbyists and whether or not zoos should distance themselves from them. 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 01.03.2024Episode 165. A Bunch of Tanks with ShareefThis week I am joined by Shareef of A Bunch of Tanks. In this episode we discuss in how to incorporate cork panels into a vivarium background, the infamous viral atelopus photo, and what it was like moving a large dart frog collection across the US. 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/AmphibiCast