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Oophaga sylvatica 'Puerto Quito'

Discussion in 'Pets and Wildlife' started by Jon, Sep 28, 2010.

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  1. Sep 28, 2010 #1
    Jon

    Jon Mmmm... bulbophyllum...

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    I'm selling these things, so I had to get images for potential buyers. They're pretty rare, so they're pretty expensive. To give you an idea, I'm still paying off the credit card bill I incurred while purchasing these things over 6 months ago. :) I cried when one of them died in July.

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  2. Sep 28, 2010 #2
    TDK

    TDK New Member

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    Frogs

    What's the price?
     
  3. Sep 28, 2010 #3
    Alexis

    Alexis New Member

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    They are amazing! I wish I had a suitable environment to house them.
     
  4. Sep 28, 2010 #4
    Jon

    Jon Mmmm... bulbophyllum...

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    A secret. :) I already have a buyer lined up for them.
     
  5. Sep 28, 2010 #5
    deweychop

    deweychop Almost house broken

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    Seriously, what's an "expensive" frog? You don't have to say what you're getting for this guy, but what do the rare ones go for? Just curious how lucrative the frog trade is.
    :)
     
  6. Sep 28, 2010 #6
    Jon

    Jon Mmmm... bulbophyllum...

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    The less expensive, more common, easily bred frogs go for $30-40 each. These aren't that, and they aren't the most rare and expensive ones. Those can go for $1,200+ per frog. No guarantee they'll live, and no guarantee you'll get a breeding pair. I absolutely did NOT spend that much for these things, though I wish I could sell them for that. :)
     
  7. Sep 28, 2010 #7
    mrbreeze

    mrbreeze Anglican Supporting Member

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    Is it fragrant?
    Can we get a shot of the ventral surface? :p
     
  8. Sep 28, 2010 #8
    Jon

    Jon Mmmm... bulbophyllum...

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    No. You cannot lick the frogs, MrB.
     
  9. Sep 28, 2010 #9
    deweychop

    deweychop Almost house broken

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    :eek: $1,200 for a f&%$ing frog?!?!?! (I realize f&%$ing frog isn't a recognized breed)
    Would you give me $0.50 for a cuban tree frog? If so, I'll have about 100 of 'em to you in the mail by Friday.
     
  10. Sep 28, 2010 #10
    Chris

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    Dewey, why not? People pay that much for plants, snakes, corals, many other things.
     
  11. Sep 28, 2010 #11
    Jon

    Jon Mmmm... bulbophyllum...

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    I'll Paypal you $50, but you have to guarantee all 100 will be delivered to Bandon by Monday am. Deal?
     
  12. Sep 28, 2010 #12
    deweychop

    deweychop Almost house broken

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    Agreed, but $1200 doesn't come easy to me so imagining getting a frog for that much money seems like crazy talk.

    "I'll Paypal you $50, but you have to guarantee all 100 will be delivered to Bandon by Monday am. Deal?"
    I'm assuming alive is part of that guarantee
     
  13. Sep 28, 2010 #13
    This_guy_Bri

    This_guy_Bri weirdo

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    but certainly not orchids....
    oh, wait. you said plants.
    crap
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  14. Sep 28, 2010 #14
    Chris

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    Definitely orchids!
     
  15. Sep 28, 2010 #15
    Jon

    Jon Mmmm... bulbophyllum...

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    Now that you mention it, that part is negotiable.
     
  16. Sep 28, 2010 #16
    T. migratoris

    T. migratoris Active Member

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    Will that thing eat greenhouse slugs? If so you may have another potential buyer.
     
  17. Sep 28, 2010 #17
    deweychop

    deweychop Almost house broken

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    DEAL!!!!!!!!
     
  18. Sep 29, 2010 #18
    Alexis

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    Leave the tree frogs where they are, Dewey! Send away those nasty bufo toads, instead. I'll donate some of mine.
     
  19. Sep 29, 2010 #19
    Uluwehi

    Uluwehi angraecoids, dendrobiums and more Supporting Member

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    Thank you for sharing pictures of this stunning species.
     
  20. Sep 29, 2010 #20
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    You know most Bufo species are native right?
     
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