AmphibiCast
192 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago -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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Episode 124. A Practical Guide to Heating Amphibian Enclsoures
February 10, 2023 14:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBOne of the most common questions that amphibian keepers have is, how do I provide proper supplemental heat to my enclosure? In this episode I discuss some of different methods and equipment that are effective at providing additional heat when it is needed. This week's episode is sponsored by the Active Conservation Alliance. The ACA is a conservation effort with a special interest in dart frogs. To get involved visit: https://activeconservationalliance.org/ For a 10% listener discount o...
Episode 123. Post American Frog Day, Colombian Zoos, and 2023 Frog Room Goals
February 03, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBThis week I am joined by Jack Small and we discuss his recent trip to Colombia and Cali Zoo, some takeaways from this passed American Frog Day, our 2023 frog room goals and much more. This week's episode is sponsored by the Active Conservation Alliance. The ACA is a conservation effort with a special interest in dart frogs. To get involved visit: https://activeconservationalliance.org/ For a 10% listener discount off of an In Situ Ecosystems vivarium, for Amphibicast Merch or to become a ...
Episode 122. Phyllomedusa Bicolor care with Mike Novy
January 27, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 76.3 MBOne of the largest and most unique looking frogs available to hobbyists is Phyllomedusa bicolor (also known as the giant monkey frog or waxy monkey treefrog). This week I am joined by Mike Novy, and we discuss the care and proper husbandry of the species, and we also discuss it's history in the amphibian hobby dating back to the early 1990's. Phyllomedusa bicolor is an incredible species for intermediate to advanced keepers, and if you are looking to venture into their care, this is the ep...
Tesoros De Colombia Series Part 3. "The Future" with Ivan Lozano and Michael Heinrichs
January 20, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBThis three part series focuses on the past, present and future of Tesoros de Colombia. In this week's episode (Part 3) we talk about the future. I am joined by Ivan and Michael Heinrichs, and we discuss the future projects underway at Tesoros de Colombia, including the creation of the Active Conservation Alliance. For more information visit: https://tesorosdecolombia.com/ and https://activeconservationalliance.org/ To Support the Podcast by becoming a Patron, for Merch, and for a 10% list...
Tesoros De Colombia Series Part 2. "The Present" with Ivan Lozano and Julio Rodriguez
January 13, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 54 MBThis three part series focuses on the past, present and future of Tesoros de Colombia. In this week's episode (Part 2) we talk about the present. I am joined by Ivan and Julio Rodriguez and we discuss the current projects underway at Tesoros de Colombia, what went into the very first export, dealing with CITES and Fish and Wildlife inspections, how frogs are shipped safely, and how the market varies based on species availability. For more information visit: https://tesorosdecolombia.com/ a...
Tesoros de Colombia Part 1. "The Past" with Ivan Lozano
January 06, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBOne of the greatest concerns facing wild amphibians today is poaching. Poaching and Illegal trade not only put amphibian populations at risk from over collection, they also jeopardize conservation efforts by competing with legal trade. Seized shipments of illegal frogs often have nowhere to go, finding responsible sustainable sources to supply hobbyists is a challenge, and captive reintroduction programs are often few and far between. Every problem must have a solution though... -And the ...
2022 AmphibiCast Yule-Tide Spectacular w/ Mike Tytula
December 16, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBOne of the best things about podcasting is being able to chat with like-minded people about the things you enjoy most. 2022 has been a great year for the Podcast and as the year comes to an end, I'd like to thank all my guests and listeners for the support. In this special holiday episode, I am joined once again by Mike Tytula and we talk about the reptile and amphibian hobbies, the challenges that go along with creating content, his newly imported oophaga histrionica, and what it's like ...
Episode 117. Top 10 Beginner Mistakes
December 09, 2022 14:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBIn this weeks episode I run down 10 common mistakes made by beginners in the dart frog hobby. For Patreon, Merch, and a 10 percent discount off an In situ ecosystems vivarium visit - https://linktr.ee/AmphibiCast
Episode 117. Top 10 Beginner Mistakes
December 09, 2022 14:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBIn this weeks episode I run down 10 common mistakes made by beginners in the dart frog hobby. For Patreon, Merch, and a 10 percent discount off an In situ ecosystems vivarium visit - https://linktr.ee/AmphibiCast
Episode 118. Top 10 Beginner Mistakes
December 09, 2022 14:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBIn this weeks episode I run down 10 common mistakes made by beginners in the dart frog hobby. For Patreon, Merch, and a 10 percent discount off an In situ ecosystems vivarium visit - https://linktr.ee/AmphibiCast
Episode 116. Amphibian Disease Mitigation Strategies with Brian Gratwicke
December 02, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBFor the past few decades, Chytrid has had a profound effect on amphibian populations worldwide. In Panama, species within the Atelopus genus have been particularly effected. Thankfully though, new strategies are being developed to mitigate disease. This week I am joined by Brian Gratwicke of the Smithsonian National Zoo and the Panama Amphibian Rescue and Conservation Project . Brian is also the Co-Chair of the IUCN amphibian disease specialist group. We discuss some of the strategies bein...
Episode 115. Amphibian Pathology and Parasitology with Dr. Robert "Oz" Ossiboff
November 23, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBAs amphibian medicine continues to advance, so has our understanding of what constitutes proper captive husbandry. practices. Both hobbyists and conservationists place tremendous value in the lives of their frogs and both will often (if not always) look for answers when death or illness present in their collections. Since many amphibian illnesses cannot be detected by the naked eye, in these cases we must rely on a pathologist to help us find out the answers. This week I am honored to be j...
Episode 114. Poison Frogs of the Cordillera Sira With Josh Allen
November 18, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBThis week I am joined once again by Josh Allen. Josh has years of experience as a guide and naturalist in Peru, and he has a special interest in poison frogs. We discuss some of the impacts that habitat destruction and gold mining have on Peruvian Dendrobatids within the Cordillera Sira, his encounters with some of the rarer species of ranitomeya, and how to identify suitable wild ranitomeya habitat. We also talk about the importance that a certain type of soil plays in the lives of wild p...
Episode 113. “Effective Bioactive” - Naturalistic Approaches to Amphibian Husbandry
November 11, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBIn this episode I discuss some of the principles and methods behind naturalistic aka bioactive keeping as it relates to amphibian husbandry. I cover how and why husbandry progressed from sterile to naturalistic, how to effectively manage waste in a naturalistic enclosure through careful planning, the importance of moisture, drainage and ventilation, and what to expect from an effective cleanup crew. To support the show by becoming a Patron, for AmphibiCast Merch, to support Panamanian Frog...
Episode 113. “Effective Bioactive” - Naturalistic Approaches to Amphibian Husbandry
November 11, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBIn this episode I discuss some of the principles and methods behind naturalistic aka bioactive keeping as it relates to amphibian husbandry. I cover how and why husbandry progressed from sterile to naturalistic, how to effectively manage waste in a naturalistic enclosure through careful planning, the importance of moisture, drainage and ventilation, and what to expect from an effective cleanup crew. To support the show by becoming a Patron, for AmphibiCast Merch, to support Panamanian Frog...
Go Big or Go Home Part 4. "Frog Selection for a Large Format Vivarium" with Troy Goldberg
November 04, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBHave you ever dreamed of building a giant, naturalistic vivarium for your frogs? What does it take to construct, scape, plant and stock a 48 cubic foot vivarium (4ft by 2ft by 6ft)? In this 4 part series we will build a hypothetical large format vivarium from the ground up and address the challenges and rewards that go along with it! In this episode (Part 4), I am joined by Troy Goldberg and we discuss some of the frog choices that are appropriate for a Large Format Vivarium. We discuss c...
Go Big or Go Home Part 3. "The Plants" -Planting a Large Format Vivarium with Alex Menke
October 28, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBHave you ever dreamed of building a giant, naturalistic vivarium for your frogs? What does it take to construct, scape, plant and stock a 48 cubic foot vivarium (4ft by 2ft by 6ft)? In this 4 part series we will build a hypothetical large format vivarium from the ground up and address the challenges and rewards that go along with it! In this episode (Part 3.), I am joined by Alex Menke of Frog Daddy and we discuss some of the plant choices that are appropriate for a Large Format Vivarium. ...
Go Big or Go Home Part 2. "The Scape" Hardscaping a Large Format Vivarium with Brandon Willis
October 21, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBHave you ever dreamed of building a giant, naturalistic vivarium for your frogs? What does it take to construct, scape, plant and stock a 48 cubic foot vivarium (4ft by 2ft by 6ft)? In this 4 part series we will build a hypothetical large format vivarium from the ground up and address the challenges and rewards that go along with it! In this episode, (Part 2.) I am joined by Brandon Willis. We discuss some of the different techniques and materials used as hardscape during vivarium construc...
Go Big or Go Home Part 1. - "The Tank" Building a Large Format Vivarium with Bill Rodman
October 14, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBHave you ever dreamed of building a giant, naturalistic vivarium for your frogs? What does it take to construct, scape, plant and stock a 48 cubic foot vivarium (4ft by 2ft by 6ft)? In this 4 part series we will build a hypothetical large format vivarium from the ground up and address the challenges and rewards that go along with it! In this episode (Part 1.) I am joined by Bill Rodman of In Situ Ecosystems and we discuss the creation of, and engineering behind, his large format vivarium,...
Go Big or Go Home Pt 1. - "The Tank" Building a Large Format Vivarium with Bill Rodman
October 14, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBHave you ever dreamed of building a giant, naturalistic vivarium for your frogs? What does it take to construct, scape, plant and stock a 48 cubic foot vivarium (4ft by 2ft by 6ft)? In this 4 part series we will build a hypothetical large format vivarium from the ground up and address the challenges and rewards that go along with it! In this episode (Part 1.) I am joined by Bill Rodman of In Situ Ecosystems and we discuss the creation of, and engineering behind, his large format vivarium,...
Episode 108. Building the Biome - Native Pennsylvania Amphibian Care and Conservation with Aaron Capouellez
October 07, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBThis week I am joined by Aaron Capouellez. Aaron is the founder of PA Woods and Forests and he specializes in studying amphibians and other organisms native to Pennsylvania. In this episode, we discuss specific Pennsylvania biomes, frog species native to the area, and how to best recreate these biomes in a captive setting. We also discuss the challenges of keeping native species, such as the American Toad and whether or not we can successfully incorporate carnivorous plants into a vivarium b...
Episode 107. What to do when you lose a frog.
September 30, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBWe've all been there at some point. We've worked hard to acquire a healthy frog, toad, or salamander, we've done our homework and set it up properly, but unfortunately it passes away. The experience can be difficult and frustrating to say the least. However, if we want to improve our methods and grow as hobbyists, it's important that we learn as much as we can from the experience. There are many reasons why an an amphibian passes away while in our care. Although we may not always find a c...
Episode 107. What to do when you lose a frog.
September 30, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBWe've all been there at some point. We've worked hard to acquire a healthy frog, toad, or salamander, we've done our homework and set it up properly, but unfortunately it passes away. The experience can be difficult and frustrating to say the least. However, if we want to improve our methods and grow as hobbyists, it's important that we learn as much as we can from the experience. There are many reasons why an an amphibian passes away while in our care. Although we may not always find a c...
Episode 106. Pumilio in Color - Mate Selection and More with Yusan Yang
September 23, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBOophaga pumilio are well known for their vivid and variable coloration. But did you know that they have extremely sophisticated mating behaviors that select for certain colors? In this week's episode I am joined by researcher, Yusan Yang and we discuss her work studying mate selection in wild oophaga pumilio. We talk about mating both male and female behaviors associated with color selection, and how pumilo tadpoles can actually imprint on their mothers. We also discuss one of Yusan's resea...
Episode 105. IUCN Amphibian Assessment with Alessandro Catenazzi
September 16, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBThis week I am joined by Dr. Alessandro Catenazzi. Alessandro is a conservation biologist who assesses amphibian populations for the IUCN red list, We discuss what the IUCN is, how species and populations are assessed, and what the future holds for endangered frogs. We also talk about frog species native to the Peruvian cloud forest biome, and how many endangered species are actually on the rebound. For AmphibiCast Merch, to support the show by becoming a Patron, and for a 10% listener dis...
Episode 104. Advanced Tadpole Rearing from an Aquarist's Perspective, with Kyle Martin
September 09, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 66 MBPeople often make comparisons between reef tanks and planted vivariums due to their complexity and beauty. They both require substantial care and effort, yet despite their many challenges, they ultimately reward the keeper with a perfect slice of the natural world. This week I am joined by reef aquarist turned dart frog breeder, Kyle Martin. Kyle and I discuss his transition from keeping reef aquariums to dart frogs and how he used his aquarist skill set to be successful with both. We al...
Episode 103. American Frog Day 2022 Pre-Game Show with Jack Small
September 02, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBThis week I am joined by Jack Small. Jack is one of the organizers of this year's American Frog Day and in this episode we discuss how the event started decades ago, how it grew over the years, what sets it apart from other expos, and what we can expect this year. We also discuss how Jack keeps amd breeds his dendrobates truncatus, and we talk about how important the greater dart frog community is. American Frog Day is the biggest dart frog focused event in the US. If you are interested i...
Episode 102. Mimicry and Monogamy in Ranitomeya with Dr. Kyle Summers
August 26, 2022 04:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBTonight I am joined by Dr. Kyle Summers. Dr. Summers has studied dendrobatids extensively since the 1980s and he has contributed immensely to the dart frog knowledge base. (Ranitomeya summersi is in fact named in his honor). In this episode we discuss different types of mimicry in Ranitomeya, differing degrees of toxicity between mimics, and monogamy in Ranitomeya imitator. We also discuss his dart frog blog and what happed after he handled a fully toxic wild Phyllobates vittatus. To suppo...
Episode 101. Amazon Milk Frog Care - A Review of the Literature
August 19, 2022 12:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBThe Amazon Milk Frog (rachycephalus resinifictrix) is a popular species among amphibian hobbyists. In tonight's episode I review a paper on Amazon Milk Frog Husbandry written by French Scientist Fabien Mignet and discuss some of the key husbandry points. Tonight's podcast contains a reading of a scientific paper with all credit to the original author. Mignet, F. (2015). Biology and Captive Breeding of the Amazonian Milk Frog, Trachycephalus resinifictrix (Goeldi 1907). Reptiles & Amphibian...
Updates! Contest, Frog Fund Raiser, New Podcast and American Frog Day 2022!
August 12, 2022 22:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBHi everyone! I wanted to share some quick announcements about the show and some upcoming events! 1. Order Anura is hosting a Fundraiser in the Podcast's name to support Panamanian Frog conservation. Each 5 dollar entry gets you a chance to win a pair of dart frogs and some really cool plants! The fundraiser for Project Golden Frog is from August 11th through August 27th. Follow and message @orderanura on instagram for more info or visit orderanura.com To donate and enter visit www.paypa...
Episode 100. Large Obligates and Building Vivarium Racks with Troy Goldberg
August 05, 2022 12:00 - 2 hours - 85.6 MBThis week I welcome back Troy Goldberg for episode 100. We discuss rack systems for dart frog vivariums, the care and breeding of large obligates, and the importance of putting out quality online frog content. 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/AmphibiCast Be sure to Follow Troys Tropical Garage on Youtube, Instagram and Facebook ...
Episode 99. Frog Rescue, Rehab and Rehoming with Cloudberry Exotics Sanctuary
July 29, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBAs 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 ...
Episode 98. Oophaga pumilio "Blue Jeans" and Giving Back to the Community-with Audrey of Urban Amphibia
July 22, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBOophaga 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 ...
Episode 97. UV Lighting for Amphibians with Ryan McVeigh of VivTech
July 15, 2022 13:00 - 2 hours - 82.8 MBOver 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 adv...
Episode 96. The History of Dendrobates Azureus in the Dart Frog Hobby with Nick Zoppa
July 08, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBWhen we think about dart frogs, we almost always immediately picture the beautifully blue Dendrobates tinctorius "azureus." Once thought to be its own species (research is still ongoing), Azureus has been the focus of attention for both beginner and advanced hobbyists for half a century. However, there hasn't been a thorough account of how Azureus came into zoos and private collections up until now. My guest this week is Nick Zoppa, and Nick has taken the time to fully research the history ...
Episode 95. The Plight of the Panamanian Golden Frog with Edgardo Griffith of The EVACC Foundation
July 01, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBThis week I am joined by Edgardo Griffith of the EVACC Foundation in Panama. Edgardo has dedicated decades of his life working towards preserving the Panamanian Golden Frog (Atelopus zeteki). In this episode we discuss how it all started, what the situation is today, and what the future holds for the world's most iconic and endangered amphibian species. To support / donate towards the Panamanian Golden Frog's preservation please visit: https://www.ranadorada.org/ To support AmphibiCast b...
Episode 94. Keeping Frogs on a Budget
June 24, 2022 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBIn this weeks episode I discuss some money saving options for those interested in keeping frogs on a budget. To support the show by becoming a Patron, for a 10% listener discount off In Situ Ecosystems Vivariums, for AmphibiCast Merch, and to support Panamanian Amphibian Conservation click https://linktr.ee/AmphibiCast
Episode 93. "What Went Wrong?" Figuring out common vivarium problems with Zac Goodnow
June 17, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBTonight I am joined again by Zac Goodnow from Equatorial Ecosystems. Zac and I discuss some common issues that pop up in both new and established vivariums such as plant die off, mold outbreaks, fungus gnats, snails, poor drainage, and -what to do with that expensive cutting you recently bought that just won't thrive. If you've ever had something go wrong in one of your vivariums this is the episode you've waiting for. Be sure to check out https://equatorial-ecosystems.com/ and follow Za...
Episode 92. African Frogs, Anuran Evolution, Goliath Frogs and More. with Dr. David Blackburn
June 10, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBTonight I am joined by Dr. David Blackburn. David has spent the majority of his career studying African Frog species, as well as frog evolution and morphology. We begin with a discussion on frog evolution, extinct frogs, and the frogs in fossil record; and we continue on to discuss several African species including the goliath frog and a very rare species of Xenopus. We also discuss some of the new technology that scientists are using to study and recreate rare and extinct amphibian species...
Episode 91. Taron of Dart Frog Connection
June 03, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBTonight I am joined by Taron of Dart Frog Connection. Taron works with one of the largest and most diverse collections of dart frogs in the US and he supplies frogs to zoos, scientific institutions and private hobbyists. We discuss how he manages his stock, how he started his company, and how he began selling dart frog tadpoles. We also talk about supplementation and his visit to the Hamm reptile show Germany. To support the show my becoming a Patron on Patreon, For AmphibiCast Merch, and...
Episode 90. Understanding Spindly Leg Syndrome with Kathleen Higgins
May 27, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBSpindly Leg Syndrome is a condition that negatively effects developing tadpoles and causes them to develop thin "spindly" legs during metamorphosis. The condition is ultimately fatal and as such it can be a difficult challenge for hobbyists and conservationists looking to breed dendrobatid frogs to overcome. Many have theorized why spindly leg occurs, but there hasn't been much in the way of peer reviewed literature until now. To shed light on the subject, I am joined tonight by Kathleen ...
Episode 89. Red Eyed Tree Frog Care and Hobby Drama with Mike Novy
May 20, 2022 11:00 - 2 hours - 89 MBTonight I am joined by Mike Novy of Rain Forest Junkys. We discuss the care and breeding of red eyed tree frogs, and how Mike fine tuned his husbandry methods over the last thirty years. Mike and I cover everything from tadpole care to tank cleaning to supplementation. We also finish tonight's show with a discussion about some recent drama resulting from a recent Youtube video featuring Mike's breeding operation and some of the misinformed negative criticism in the comments. For more, f...
Episode 88. Atelopus and Green Salamanders with Nick Stacey
May 13, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBThis week I am joined by Nick Stacey of Fragile Planet Wildlife Park. You may remember Nick from Episode 19. where we discussed the beginning of his Atelopus breeding project. In this episode Nick gives us an update on his Atelopus balios and Atelopus barbotini breeding projects, and we also discuss how he successfully cares for an breeds Aneides aeneus (commonly known as the Green Salamander) For more info visit www.fpwildlifepark.com Follow Nick on Instagram @indicator_species To suppor...
Episode 87. Salamander Series Part 4. Laos Warty Newts and Other Asian Caudates with Jay Sommers
May 06, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBIn this episode I am joined by Jay Sommers of Sandfire Dragon Ranch and we discuss the history of Asian newt species in the hobby as well as the specialized care of the Laos Warty Newt. To Support the Show by becoming a Patron, purchase AmphibiCast Merch and to receive listener discounts on In Situ Ecosystems vivariums check out: https://linktr.ee/AmphibiCast Also, be sure to check out sandfiredragonranch.com
Episode 86. Dart Frogs, Podcasting and More with Fadi Naddeh of Daffys Round Table
April 29, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBTonight I am joined by fellow podcaster Fadi Naddeh of Daffy's Round Table and Daffy's Reptiles. We compare and discuss some different methods of rearing dart frog tadpoles, how Fadi got into podcasting, prolapses in Spanish Ribbed Newts, and we also discuss some of the worst dart frog enclosures we've ever seen on the internet! Be sure to check out Fadi's Podcast Daffy's Round Table on all Podcast Players Also follow Fadi on Instagram @daffysreptiles and his youtube channel https://www.you...
Episode 85. Salamander Series Part 3. Axolotl Limb Regeneration with Dr. Kate McCusker
April 22, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBAxoltols are renowned for their abilities to regenerate lost limbs. In tonight's episode I speak with Dr. Kate McCusker of the McCusker Lab about limb regeneration, growth rate, and the aging process in axolotls. For more information visit or for a virtual tour of Kate's lab visit: https://www.umb.edu/mccuskerlab/virtual_lab_tours https://www.umb.edu/mccuskerlab/research_team/catherine_mccusker For Amphibicast Gear visit: https://the-amphibicast-store.creator-spring.com/ For discounts o...
Episode 84. A History of Dart Frog Locales in the Hobby with Devin Edmonds
April 15, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBAs the dart frog hobby evolved over the past 50 years, many different species and locales came and went along with it. However, for the longest time, we haven't had a clear picture of which species made it into the hobby, when they made it into the hobby and how they made it into the hobby. That is - up until now. Tonight I am joined once again by Devin Edmonds and we discuss his new paper published in the Herpetological Review titled, "Poison Frogs Traded and Maintained by US Private B...
Episode 84. A History of Dart Frog Locales in the Hobby with Devin Edmonds
April 15, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBAs the dart frog hobby evolved over the past 50 years, many different species and locales came and went along with it. However, for the longest time, we haven't had a clear picture of which species made it into the hobby, when they made it into the hobby and how they made it into the hobby. That is - up until now. Tonight I am joined once again by Devin Edmonds and we discuss his new paper published in the Herpetological Review titled, "Poison Frogs Traded and Maintained by US Private B...
Episode 83. The Problem with Toads and Psychedelics with Robert Villa
April 08, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBTonight I am joined by Naturalist Robert Villa. In recent decades a phenomenon has developed around the Sonoran Desert Toad (AKA the Colorado River Toad) and the recreational use of its toxins for psychedelic purposes. There is however, a great deal of misinformation out there regarding the topic. So to set the record straight I am joined by Robert Villa. Robert dispels many of the common myths associated with the species and we discuss how exploitation for its unique toxins is affectin...
Episode 82. Environmental Stressors and Amphibians with Jason Hoverman
April 01, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBTonight I am joined by Dr. Jason Hoverman and we discuss the effects of environmental stressors on amphibian populations. We cover some of the different types of environmental contaminants, what the effects are from exposure, how combinations of different stressors effect tadpole behavior, and some of the ways that amphibians can be successfully treated after exposure. For more information visit: https://ag.purdue.edu/fnr/Pages/profile.aspx?strAlias=jhoverm If you'd like to support the ...