In October 2008, while attending the VII Congresso Nazionale/VII National Congress Societas Herpetologica Italica in Oristano, Sardinia, we had the good luck to observe some interesting species of the island’s herpetofauna. We decided to stay in bungalows at a local…
European Green Toad Tadpole and Toadlet Care Dark gray and round, tadpoles of the European green toad (Bufo viridis) reach a pretty large size at the end of their larval stage. I measured some Sicilian green toad tadpoles, and I…
Colorful and elegant, the alpine newt (Ichthyosaura [Mesotriton] alpestris) is one of the most fascinating species among European newts.
Expert tips on breeding alpine newts
Expert tips on breeding the European toad.
Article references for the April 2008 REPTILES magazine article “Deft Toads.”
