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Collection update; green phase cornutas

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These are my green cornutas..These guys were the smallest of all the frogs I've got but have been growing consistently. The bigger one is over 2in while the smaller guy is not even 1.5in lol. Enjoy the pics and let me know what you think..

Bigger of the 2
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Now for the smaller guy
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Glad you enjoyed. I have pics of all my frogs posted now.. I'll try to link a video shortly.
 
Bart said:
Glad you enjoyed.
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Yes, I most definitely enjoyed the photos and videos. Hopefully, you do not mind all the questions. If you do, please say so. I will be just happy to simply admire your Ceratophrys collection.

Bart said:
I have pics of all my frogs posted now.. I'll try to link a video shortly.
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I really enjoyed the pictures and videos of all your frogs. I truly can't thank you enough for sharing them.

Bart said:
Here are a couple videos..
The first is from yesterday and the second is from a month ago.

https://youtu.be/LFQcKnV9ULM

https://youtu.be/ZFwJ_FNQ5J0
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You are giving me an appreciation for the green phase C. cornuta. Which, I never really had before. I just always coveted the brown phase C. cornuta.
 
Green cornuta have been my favorite since I found out about them.. I'm also a big fan of high red ornates. As of late the green auritas are kind or supplanting the green cornutas as my favorite species and color phase. I have some pics saved that I've found while searching the net that would blow you away. Auritas can have such amazing color combinations and patterns.
 
Bart said:
Green cornuta have been my favorite since I found out about them..
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Ahh I see. Most people seem to prefer the green phase. However, I still prefer the brown phase C. cornuta. Yes, I am a weirdo! :rofl:

Bart said:
I'm also a big fan of high red ornates.
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Well, I happen to LOVE the colour red. So, I am sure I would love a red color mutation C. ornate.

However, I have NEVER seen a nice once. Or, that is what I suspect. Since, I can not remember seeing a nice one. :face_palm_02:

If you can recommend a source/website to see some nice high red ornates, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks again for your time.

Bart said:
As of late the green auritas are kind or supplanting the green cornutas as my favorite species and color phase.
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I see.

Bart said:
I have some pics saved that I've found while searching the net that would blow you away.
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If you would like to share the pictures, I would LOVE to see them. I bet they will blow me away.

Bart said:
Auritas can have such amazing color combinations and patterns.
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I completely agree. Since, your specimens are amazing. Well, all your specimens are amazing!!
 
Nice Cornuta update. My brown phase Cornuta are chowing down every other day these days.. I was feeding everyday when they were smaller at 1 inch.
 
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