MonsterFishKeepers.com - Reptiles, Amphibians and Other Exotic Pets http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/ Discussion for all of the other pets we keep. en Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:50:49 GMT vBulletin 1 http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/images/misc/rss.png MonsterFishKeepers.com - Reptiles, Amphibians and Other Exotic Pets http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/ Fire Belly Toad Tank http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?544659-Fire-Belly-Toad-Tank&goto=newpost Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:51:49 GMT Just thought I'd share some photos of the FBT set up I'm building.
It's a standard 20 gallon tank that I have divided into three sections.

Section 1: A 6" deep, 2 gallon pool with live floating plants and some pieces of driftwood for the toads to lounge on and get in and out of the water with. Plus, it just looks nice.
Section 2: "The Lawn" as I like to call it. It's roughly a half square foot of live moss, making a beautiful lawn. I'm watering almost daily to promote growth and get it growing a little stronger. It's completely flush with the water and placed only 1/8 inch above the water level, giving it a nice seamless look and making it extremely easy on the toads.
Section 3: Another triangular shaped platform, about half a square foot, placed approximately 5 inches above "The Lawn". I'm not entirely sure that the toads will be able to jump up there, but it's fine. This area is where I'm growing some more live plants that will someday droop and dangle over the barrier and down to the lawn area, creating hiding places for the toads and more structure, definition, and dimension to the tank.

It's a pretty simple lay out. So far I've only spent like $5 on it and just put it together with stuff I already had or could find.
Right now I'm holding off on the toads for a little bit to get the plants growing a little, considering it is a completely living terrarium.

Here's some pics, be sure to let me know what you think

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]]> Reptiles, Amphibians and Other Exotic Pets charles-n-charge http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?544659-Fire-Belly-Toad-Tank Top 4 most lethal monitors http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?544558-Top-4-most-lethal-monitors&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:17:02 GMT I was reading about keeping captive Perenties today and I learned that a Perentie is a very lethal lizard despite there being larger monitors than it like the heavy asian water monitor and long Artellia, so my question is how does the Perentie compare to other large monitors in fire power, what are... I was reading about keeping captive Perenties today and I learned that a Perentie is a very lethal lizard despite there being larger monitors than it like the heavy asian water monitor and long Artellia, so my question is how does the Perentie compare to other large monitors in fire power, what are the top 4 most lethal monitor lizards? ]]> Reptiles, Amphibians and Other Exotic Pets Whiptooth http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?544558-Top-4-most-lethal-monitors Considering a Turtle http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?544526-Considering-a-Turtle&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:06:50 GMT Considering getting some form of turtle again. There are a couple different ones that are available; Yellow spotted amazon sideneck, Chinese thread turtle, razorback musk turtle, and reeves turtle as well as some of the more commonly available varieties. Those 4 are the ones I find a little more... Considering getting some form of turtle again. There are a couple different ones that are available; Yellow spotted amazon sideneck, Chinese thread turtle, razorback musk turtle, and reeves turtle as well as some of the more commonly available varieties.

Those 4 are the ones I find a little more interesting and am leaning towards. Anybody have any experience with these species? Which would you go for? ]]> Reptiles, Amphibians and Other Exotic Pets pharmaecopia http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?544526-Considering-a-Turtle <![CDATA[Reptile, Amphibian Field Reports: Nonnative Predators & Prey in Florida]]> http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?544511-Reptile-Amphibian-Field-Reports-Nonnative-Predators-amp-Prey-in-Florida&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:42:33 GMT Reptile, Amphibian Field Reports: Nonnative Predators & Prey in Florida http://bit.ly/fnz8pM ]]> Reptiles, Amphibians and Other Exotic Pets BronxZooFrank http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?544511-Reptile-Amphibian-Field-Reports-Nonnative-Predators-amp-Prey-in-Florida Common pets are sometimes the best! http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?544383-Common-pets-are-sometimes-the-best!&goto=newpost Sun, 16 Jun 2013 23:49:32 GMT It's funny I have rare fish that some people never even get the chance to see. Rays, payara, aros and more! Fish/animals that need large habitats, large filtering systems and lots more for them to be able to stay alive. But I have to say hands down my favorite pet is my ornate horn frog aka pacman frog as people know them by. They are at almost every petstore, a beginner pet and an animal that most people walk by everyday and don't even take a second to look at wile in the LFS. This frog can be kept in a 10 gallon for almost life and all they need is a heat pad, water dish, spray bottle and food for the most part.

any one feel the same way about one of their pets? Feel free to share!
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]]> Reptiles, Amphibians and Other Exotic Pets Deubie Doo http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?544383-Common-pets-are-sometimes-the-best! Fully aquatic turtle http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?544313-Fully-aquatic-turtle&goto=newpost Sun, 16 Jun 2013 06:08:21 GMT Looking for a turtle for my 200 gal. Tank frt I can't buy maybe a matamata? I want to keep the water the full 26 inches deep so maybe I slope the substrate? Your ideas

Sent from my LS670 using MonsterAquariaNetwork App ]]> Reptiles, Amphibians and Other Exotic Pets Jag586 http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?544313-Fully-aquatic-turtle crested gecko http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?544270-crested-gecko&goto=newpost Sat, 15 Jun 2013 22:00:00 GMT does anyone have a nice yellow and black or yellow and brown harlequin crested gecko that is a female that they are looking to sell if so please post it here also I would be interested in a female tiger morph does anyone have a nice yellow and black or yellow and brown harlequin crested gecko that is a female that they are looking to sell
if so please post it here

also I would be interested in a female tiger morph ]]> Reptiles, Amphibians and Other Exotic Pets Danger1602 http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?544270-crested-gecko Snake Fungal Disease: Emerging Epidemic Feared http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?544258-Snake-Fungal-Disease-Emerging-Epidemic-Feared&goto=newpost Sat, 15 Jun 2013 20:08:56 GMT Hi All, Recently I reported on a study that documented declines of 50-90% in 17 populations of 8 snake species (please see article linked below). These findings brought to mind the global amphibian decline that was first uncovered in 1990. Since then, an emerging disease caused by the fungus... Hi All,
Recently I reported on a study that documented declines of 50-90% in 17 populations of 8 snake species (please see article linked below). These findings brought to mind the global amphibian decline that was first uncovered in 1990. Since then, an emerging disease caused by the fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatitis has likely caused the extinctions of over 100 frog species. Researchers seeking to avoid a similar crisis among the world’s snakes have now identified an emerging illness, Snake Fungal Disease, as cause for serious concern. Associated with a newly-described fungus, Chrysosporium ophiodiicola, the disease has been found in several species in 9 states (USA), but is likely much more widespread. Read article here http://bit.ly/1bHPrVb
Please also check out my posts on Twitter http://bitly.com/JP27Nj and Facebook http://on.fb.me/KckP1m

My Bio, with photos of animals I’ve been lucky enough to work with http://bitly.com/LC8Lbp. Thanks, Frank ]]> Reptiles, Amphibians and Other Exotic Pets BronxZooFrank http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?544258-Snake-Fungal-Disease-Emerging-Epidemic-Feared <![CDATA[Salamanders & Cell Regeneration: Key to Limb Regeneration Discovered]]> http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?544257-Salamanders-amp-Cell-Regeneration-Key-to-Limb-Regeneration-Discovered&goto=newpost Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:05:16 GMT As anyone who has attempted to lift one by its tail knows, salamanders and newts can discard these body parts with no ill effect. In time, we learned that they can regenerate not only tails, but also heart, brain and spinal cord tissue…parts of any organ, it turns out, can be regrown. ... As anyone who has attempted to lift one by its tail knows, salamanders and newts can discard these body parts with no ill effect. In time, we learned that they can regenerate not only tails, but also heart, brain and spinal cord tissue…parts of any organ, it turns out, can be regrown. Furthermore, researchers describe the cell regeneration process as “perfect” – normal function is restored, and there is little if any scarring. Salamanders hold special interest for me. I’ve kept a great many species in zoos and at home, have studied several in the wild, and even had the happy opportunity to write two books on their care. I’ve always hoped that we would uncover the key to their mind-boggling abilities. I’m happy to report that a groundbreaking discovery has now given us some answers, and may lead to research of immense benefit to people suffering from a wide range of diseases and injuries. Read the rest of this article here: http://bit.ly/166O0yA

Please also check out my posts on Twitter http://bitly.com/JP27Nj and Facebook http://on.fb.me/KckP1m

My Bio, with photos of animals I’ve been lucky enough to work with http://bitly.com/LC8Lbp

Thanks, Frank ]]> Reptiles, Amphibians and Other Exotic Pets BronxZooFrank http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?544257-Salamanders-amp-Cell-Regeneration-Key-to-Limb-Regeneration-Discovered I could get my hands on a Leptodactylus pentadactylus... http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?544234-I-could-get-my-hands-on-a-Leptodactylus-pentadactylus&goto=newpost Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:07:44 GMT any suggestions for tanksize and habitat i could create for it? I must say that species looks really neat! Attachment 923401 (http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=923401) any suggestions for tanksize and habitat i could create for it? I must say that species looks really neat!

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]]> Reptiles, Amphibians and Other Exotic Pets Akuma http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?544234-I-could-get-my-hands-on-a-Leptodactylus-pentadactylus Evil Craigslisters http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?544222-Evil-Craigslisters&goto=newpost Sat, 15 Jun 2013 12:22:35 GMT Found this on craigslist... Water looks white? with a dead fish in it? Somebody in the mid-atlantic should go save this guy. http://baltimore.craigslist.org/bar/3869322820.html Found this on craigslist...

Water looks white? with a dead fish in it? Somebody in the mid-atlantic should go save this guy.

http://baltimore.craigslist.org/bar/3869322820.html ]]> Reptiles, Amphibians and Other Exotic Pets Owens http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?544222-Evil-Craigslisters Heat pad question and tank ideas! http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?544129-Heat-pad-question-and-tank-ideas!&goto=newpost Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:34:17 GMT I've had people tell me you can't put heating pads on the side of the tank and then I've had big company's like exo-tarra and lllreptiles making videos were they put the pad on the side. Anyone have any words for this.

and also I'm giving my halloween crab away to a friend, so I'm going to clean out the tank and I need ideas of what to put in it now. I have two ornate horn frogs already so I want to try something different. It's a 10g also.
thank you! ]]> Reptiles, Amphibians and Other Exotic Pets Deubie Doo http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?544129-Heat-pad-question-and-tank-ideas! Hedgehog issues http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?544110-Hedgehog-issues&goto=newpost Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:22:33 GMT Any idea why is my hedgehog peeing blood? Sent from my iPhone using MonsterAquariaNetwork (http://www.getmonsterapp.com/) app Any idea why is my hedgehog peeing blood?


Sent from my iPhone using MonsterAquariaNetwork app ]]> Reptiles, Amphibians and Other Exotic Pets zub1989 http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?544110-Hedgehog-issues Leopard gecko http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?544097-Leopard-gecko&goto=newpost Fri, 14 Jun 2013 07:16:46 GMT What do you think of feeding leopard geckos with live shrimps? Sent from my iPhone using MonsterAquariaNetwork (http://www.getmonsterapp.com/) app What do you think of feeding leopard geckos with live shrimps?


Sent from my iPhone using MonsterAquariaNetwork app ]]> Reptiles, Amphibians and Other Exotic Pets zub1989 http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?544097-Leopard-gecko Pig nose enjoying Spa http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?544089-Pig-nose-enjoying-Spa&goto=newpost Fri, 14 Jun 2013 04:40:29 GMT Attachment 923031 (http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=923031)Caught sleeping while basking Click image for larger version.  Name: 20130613_143334_zpsaa3015fe.jpg  Views: 19  Size: 44.0 KB  ID: 923031Caught sleeping while basking
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