This 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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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 25.01.2024Episode 160. From Zoo Keeper to Frog Farmer- a conversation with Ben Baker
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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
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Folge vom 15.12.20232023 AmphibiCast Holiday Special with Mike TytulaAs 2023 comes to a close I would like to thank all my guests and listeners for making it a great year. And to celebrate the end of 2023, I'm joined by Mike Tytula. In this episode, Mike and I discuss his Oophaga histrionica "fuego" project, the state of pumilio in the Canadian amphibian hobby, and some of his new projects with his partner Bree that include Madagascan rain frogs(scaphiophryne marmorata) and Mexican Giant Tree Frogs. (galychnis dacnicolor). We also discuss the appeal that reptile room tours have, and what went into the build, scape, and planting of his new 110 gallon custom vivarium.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/AmphibiCastFollow Mike @AlphaReptile on all platforms and be sure to subscribe and like on YouTube. Also follow @thejunglevault for mikes reptile and amphibian breeding projects
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Folge vom 08.12.2023Episode 157. Oophaga sylvatica "koi" with Julio RodriguezOophaga sylvatica comes in a wide variety of morphs-including the vividly colored "koi" morph, which is soon to be legally exported out of Colombia for the first time. My guest this week is Julio Rodriguez, and we discuss his recent trip to Colombia and what it was like seeing them in the wild. We also discuss some of the wild variations, what goes into keeping sylvatica in a private collection, and what happens when you end up in the wrong place at the wrong time!This weeks's sponsor is The Frog Breeder Merch Store https://the-frog-breeder-merch.myspreadshop.com/Follow Julio @dartfrogs https://activeconservationalliance.org/To Support Amphibicast by becoming a patron, for merch and a 10% discount off an In Situ Ecosystems tank visit: https://linktr.ee/AmphibiCast