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Post by Alex on Jun 17, 2010 22:32:48 GMT
Hi all,
I will have available in the coming weeks (more species to follow aswell) -
Bombina orientalis Bombina variegata Bombina bombina True European Bufo viridis Pelophylax Kl.Esculenta Pelophylax lessonae
Let me know if you're interested - collection only - Based in Dorset.
Cheers Al
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Post by Alex on Mar 16, 2010 9:29:20 GMT
I'm sure you'll see your male lepidus this week or so Barb, we've got some warm(ish) days coming up with some very mild nights so i'm sure it'll all kick in very soon. Sold up my colony of Eyed's last summer... am regretting it now!.
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Post by Alex on Mar 16, 2010 9:24:49 GMT
Pollywog used to have quite a few Euro species, and was fairly active on here, i seem to remember him mentioning somewhere he knows of a couple of people working with punctatus. He's got a few bits and bobs on his website at the moment, am currently tempted by the Pelobates fuscus (have kept both syriacus and cultripes before). If you're after sollings Rob, give me a shout - i maybe able to source some for you. Noticed that Dartfrog (which i do not use) have some morphed gigliolii for £40 each! I look forward to my female dropping then . As for the viridis both my greek and italian viridis exhibit the beautiful red spots, although they look quite different in markings i couldn't say which locality is prettier... They are both quite stunning.
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Post by Alex on Mar 15, 2010 14:24:24 GMT
I keep both Greek and Italian viridis, they really make the Egyptian subspecies commonly seen in the trade look very bland indeed, their colouration and markings are absolutely outstanding. Should have Italian viridis for sale this summer, Greeks hopefully next year. I've heard of the European viridis going for good money, but Hamm's prices are ridiculous! £25 each for juvenile Alytes obstetricans aswell! Again, should have some of these available later this summer... £24 each
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Post by Alex on Mar 15, 2010 12:55:27 GMT
I think you're quite right, punctatus go for reasonable money - i was quoted them at around £20 a juvenile last year, same as CB true European Bufo viridis etc, alot of the European species can command a fair few pounds these days.
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Post by Alex on Mar 12, 2010 9:56:51 GMT
I keep this species outside successfully, and have a small group of 6 i'm waiting on to show themselves this year. Although admittedly i'm more a fan of the European Bombina's.
Cheers Alex
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Post by Alex on Mar 12, 2010 9:53:31 GMT
I used to, but not anymore. Am looking to get some again soon though. Do you keep them?
Cheers Alex
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Post by Alex on Oct 10, 2006 0:36:14 GMT
Whilst reading the Uromastyx thread it reminded me of one of the great herpetoculturists, Bert Langerwerf. Check out his site for interesting pictures and information about outdoor 'captives'. www.agamainternational.com
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Post by Alex on Feb 3, 2008 12:00:37 GMT
Yes!
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Post by Alex on Dec 23, 2007 16:18:18 GMT
No problems Mark I wonder if anyones been 'done' yet for keeping EPS in the UK without a licence?.
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Post by Alex on Oct 11, 2007 18:47:53 GMT
Well it seems plenty have read this, but no one appears to give a shit - is it me or is this forum dead?. If not, it surely will be once the majority of species kept in UK outdoor vivaria are banned or lost in the trade.
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Post by Alex on Oct 11, 2007 12:17:44 GMT
Cheers Morbid, obviously this rule is already in force in your country but I'm not sure many people in England are treating this seriously. What next? Ban African/American/Asian animals?
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Post by Alex on Oct 10, 2007 9:23:30 GMT
Despite this forums lack of activity, I'm amazed that nobodies mentioned this before. With the new legislation coming into force regarding the keeping of European species, I'm wondering how it will affect you? Is anyone getting in touch with Natural England/DEFRA to see where they stand with the new legislation?. As the majority of posters on here keep an European herptile or 2, I'm wondering what everyones plan of action will be?. I keep many European species, and the majority are captive bred (many by myself) but I have no way of proving this, therefore it appears that the hundreds of animals I keep will be destroyed. This is NOT right in my eyes.... Been a while since we had any sort of lively discussion, I hope this kick starts some
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Post by Alex on Nov 23, 2006 16:18:43 GMT
I don´t hibernate any animals outdoors. Keep them in a refridgerator in my garage instead.. That'd be ideal but unfortunately i don't have a fridge big enough to hold the menagerie! ;D . I've not had any major problems in the past, but nevertheless, it's not a season i look forward to (even though there's less work!). I've picked up a few new species this year so will be keeping my fingers crossed as to how they fare this winter.
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Post by Alex on Nov 21, 2006 13:09:12 GMT
Out of interest, how does everyone here go about hibernating there animals outdoors?. Not all of my enclosures have hibernacula so most of the adult animals are gathered up (which is very time consuming i can tell you!) and placed in polystyrene boxes which are filled with leaves, sand and moss and placed in an outdoor shed (which i don't think is entirely frost proof itself). It's that time of year i always absolutely dread as you never quite know whats going to come through the long sleep successfully....and what isn't. Perhaps others would like to share tips?...
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