Welcome to Living Science at ESC-20. It's a new school year with new resources and our new SCIENCE ALIVE NEWSLETTER! We look forward to partnering with you in our usual services of order delivery and pickup, but also in expanded digital resources. These will include live video sessions with a video library, links to a mailing list subscription, safety documents, the ordering site, and living science news.
We are all learning to adapt to the changing requirements for meeting educational and safety needs. All of us at Living Science wish you great success and continued health!
HOLIDAY CUT OFF DATES REMINDER
The last day to order any 2 week check out animals before Christmas break will be Friday, December 4, 2020. We will resume deliveries on Tuesday, January 5, 2021.
- Friday, February 19 is the last day to order any 2 week check out animals before Spring Break
CRITTER HIGHLIGHT
The White's treefrog, also known as the Australian treefrog, has become very popular with in the pet trade of the Europe and North America, as well as a popular 2-week check out animal here at Living Science!
These frogs can be identified by their bright green, gummy-looking skin that can also be seen as grayish-green, blueish-green and sometimes even purplish-brown. In older heavy-bodied individuals, a feature that separates them from other species is the fold of skin behind their eyes, which can sometimes cover the eardrums. They also have extremely sticky toe pads that makes climbing trees and scaling walls of buildings a breeze! White's treefrogs are a nocturnal species, meaning they are most active at night. They can be found in dry woodland areas, but avoid drying out by living in hollow trees. These frogs are also common in human dwellings, often being found in sinks, showers and even in toilets!
Due to the frog's calm temperament and adaptability, they are easy to care for, but because of this, it is also easy to become "lazy" with husbandry practices. Their habitat cannot be too wet. Yes, it is a frog, but they do not live in muddy swamps. Their habitat cannot be too dry either. Yes, they are native to Australian, but they can not thrive in the desert. A good daily misting of the habitat would suffice the animal's needs.
If you happen to come across any critter in the wild PLEASE DO NOT TRY TO CAPTURE IT. It is always best to admire and/or observe wildlife from afar for the safety of both you and the animal.
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Living Science advises that adult supervision is required at all times when handling and/or feeding. We also recommend keeping the critter in a low traffic area and waiting a couple days to interact with the animal, this allows it to get comfortable with its surroundings and doing so will ensure a less stressful atmosphere while in your care.
We also ask to avoid putting any foreign objects inside the habitats, such as sticks, leaves, grass, and bugs from outside. These objects may have been exposed to pesticides and can transport unwanted guests that may carry parasites and/or diseases into the habitats, thus being harmful, even fatal to the animal.
All containers that our critters are shipped in are clearly labeled with instructions. There are also updated care and safety PDF documents provided on the Living Science order page under the SAFEY CARE column. These procedures and processes have been put in place, not only for the safety of the animals, but also the individual(s) caring for them.
