This week I am joined by Dutch Ecologist and Amphibian Hobbyist, David Brouwer. David has a life long passion passion for the Majorcan midwife toad (Alytes muletensis), and in this episode we take a deep dive into the natural history, conservation, captive breeding, and husbandry of one of the world's most unique amphibians. David and I begin our chat with a discussion about the value of natural spaces in an urban environment, and we go on to talk about the amphibian hobby in Continental Europe. We then discuss the history and proper care of Alytes muletensis. 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 To learn more about Alytes muletensis visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNsYGoDe3TisOva5UF1cL-ghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVv3CO08X2k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H01JAJ_OCFA https://www.chimaira.de/herpetology/midwife-toads.html To support the podcast by becoming a patron, for merch and more visit https://linktr.ee/AmphibiCast?fbclid=PAAabbJ2n-pUsB82s3JVRpZMDjf8q5A1tuyFA-TUZC3E2Jy1TnOnGVQahbc3s_aem_ATKpEMfdfdOybrvTe07y5zN1RMDLhR6P3GzabogE3jq0Xa4opUEWBj0D4pF1RFTX6Ws

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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 23.02.2024Episode 164. Majorcan Midwife Toad Master Class with David Brouwer
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Folge vom 16.02.2024Episode 163. Phyllobates: Genetics, Self Intoxication Resistance, and Carotenoid Supplementation with Roberto Marquez and Rachael ArkinThis week I am joined by Roberto Marquez and Rachael Arkin . In this episode, we discuss new phyllobates research that includes Roberto's work with phenotypic evolution in poison frogs, and how poison frogs evolved to avoid the harmful effects associated with consuming and accumulating toxic alkaloids. We also discuss Rachael's work with Phyllobates tadpoles and carotenoid supplementation. Part of our discussion also focuses on Phyllobates bicolor genetics and whether or not it is actually more than just one species. There may be more to the Uraba and GreenLeg locales than we thought!To Learn more visit: https://sites.google.com/view/robertomarquezhttps://lsa.umich.edu/eeb/people/faculty/marquezr.htmlhttps://ecoevorxiv.org/repository/view/5094/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
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Folge vom 09.02.2024Episode 162. Vivarium Plant Deep Dive with Alex MenkeThis 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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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