Now the dirt is siliconed to the background, and all that's left to do is wait for it to cure before planting. There are a few finishing touches to come. Including painting the glass to cover up the drainage layer.

I wasn't telling the full story when I posted those babies yesterday. Not only do I have a litter of froglets, I have a clutch of eggs on the cusp of hatching. At this stage the egg membrane is completely transparent, and the embryo can clearly be seen! #solomonislandleaffrog #frogeggs #frogs

I have wonderful news! These little Solomon Island Leaf Froglets are a few weeks old and doing great. Fingerzilla for scale.

The boys sing all the time, but that doesn't mean they do so flawlessly. Here, Kooka inflates just the right side of his vocal sac before getting into rhythm. #froggy #vivarium #frogs #leaffrog #solomonislandleaffrog #frogbreeding #breeder #cornuferguentheri #frogsong #frogsinging #frogcalls

Red Male Rainbow Stag still going strong! Look forward to seeing what his offspring look like.. but that's still gonna take a while, they're still 4 month old grubs. #rainbowstagbeetle #beetle #stagbeetle #insects #beetlekeeping #beetlekeeper #invertebrates #petinsect #petinsects #bugsky

Progress on the Mourning Gecko BiOrb has been slow, but its been going. Shoving your hands into a narrow entryway to chip away at spray foam takes a while. Who could have guessed! I look forward to providing these little geckos with lots of hiding places. #vivarium #bioactivevivarium #gecko

Its easy to fall into the trap of dismissing the species that live around you as being uninteresting- simply because you're used to seeing them. But animals don't stop being beautiful and complex just because they're your neighbors. Take this Leopard Frog example. #froggy #frogs #leopardfrog

Every night, I settle down for a good night's sleep. And every night, my frogs sing their little hearts out! #froggy #vivarium #frogs #leaffrog #solomonislandleaffrog #frogbreeding #breeder #cornuferguentheri

Dragonflies are many things. Flashes of color over the water. Viciously efficient hunters. Members of an ancient and successful lineage that dates back to the carboniferous. But no one can be perfect at everything. Its easy to forget that Dragonflies can't walk! #didyouknow #entemology #bugsky

How do I say this without sounding like a broken record? The shape of Solomon Island Leaf Frogs is so unique. #froggy #vivarium #amphibiansofinstagram #frogs #leaffrog #solomonislandleaffrog #frogbreeding #breeder #cornuferguentheri

Metamorphosis is a beautiful thing, but the dramatic shift from one body to another is not without risk. Sometimes for one reason or another, it simply fails. This photo was shot at Princeton, NJ, during the 2021 Cicada emergence. #cicadas #periodicalcicada #invertebrate #invertebrates #bugsky

And we're back! Had a great Halloween and hope everyone who celebrates had a great time as well. Now, #oliverthetoad would like to know; what'd we miss? #amphibiansofinstagram #frogs #amphibians #toad #africangreentoad #greentoad #bufotesboulengeri

Northeast Bugs & Beasts hopes you all have a Hoppy Halloween full of crunchy candy & creepy crawlies! "But wait my good sir man Northeast Bugs & Beasts" you say, "Its not Halloween yet!"

The Rainbow Stag larvae have reached a size where I felt it was appropriate to give them the good stuff- white rot wood. Colonized by benign fungi and squishy in consistency. Its good for beetle larvae, but I don't give this stuff to hatchlings.

The Skewbalds are already hard at work on the numbers department! How many babies can you spot? #invertebrates #invertebrate #insecthobby #isopod #isopods #crustacean #woodlouse #sowbug #isopodhobby #skewbaldtri #calico #piebald

Meet Tubba! Tubba is an animal who I owe a lot to- without her, Northeast Bugs & Beasts would most likely not exist! I first acquired my initial trio of Solomon Island Leaf Frogs back in July of 2024. Back then I wanted the frogs simply for the sake of enjoying them.

Listen carefully, and you'll hear this Isabella Tiger Moth (Pyrrharctia isabella) buzz. She was NOT thrilled to be on my hand. These moths are the adult form of 'Wooly bear' caterpillars often seen trundling along the ground this time of year. #isabellatigermoth #woolybear #moth #bugsky

Today we have a #whatacreature comic! Solomon Island Leaf Frogs produce pea-sized eggs that hatch into incredibly, absurdly tiny froglets. These itty bitty newborns could rest comfortably atop a pinkie nail- though the species is so flighty at any age that they would never actually do so.

Special announcement: Northeast Bugs & Beasts appears as a guest speaker on the third episode of the FrogRack Podcast! Watch it on Youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4bA... Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e... #frograckpodcast #frogbreeder #solomonislandleaffrog #cornuferguentheri

Started a new project recently! This 8-gallon BiOrb will eventually house a colony of hawaiian morph Mourning Geckos (Lepidodactylus lugubris). #vivarium #bioactivevivarium #vivariumbuild #enclosurebuild #mourninggecko #gecko #geckos #Lepidodactylus

Much like the Rainbow Stag care guide before it. This document is a quick guide for prospective new owners of these wonderful frogs, & is free to redistribute & reprint. Check out my care guide for Solomon Island Leaf Frogs: drive.google.com/file/d/1D8N-... #careguide #caresheet #frog

I have a question for you! My followers! What's an animal you admire and COULD keep, but probably won't? For me the answer to that question is snakes. Their sleek appearance is beautiful, and the But, simply put, frogs, insects, & geckos are more my speed. #question #whatdoyouthink #reptilehobby

Boy's gotta eat! Boy's gotta have his supper! Here Nerves, an adult male Solomon Island Leaf Frog, makes quick work of a banded cricket. The footage here is heavily slowed down. What you saw here happened in the blink of an eye in real time! #frog #solomonislandleaffrog #frogfeed #cricket

And here we have a well developed clutch of #solomonislandleaffrog eggs! Can you spot the growing froglets inside? #amphibiansofinstagram #leaffrog #frogs #amphibians #petfrog #petfrogsofinstagram #froggy #exoticpet #eggs #frogeggs #frogspawn #frogbreeding

When it comes to housing, Rainbow Stag Beetles are easily pleased. Enough dirt to burrow, and some space to move around is all they ask for! In fact I'd discourage doing any fancy setups- they make a habit of rearranging their enclosure however they want. #rainbowstagbeetle #beetle #stagbeetle

Today we have a #whatacreature comic! If it looks like a duck, and it quacks like a duck, then its a duck. Unless your duck is an invertebrate... #didyouknow #biology #comic #webcomic #infographic #info #entemology #stagbeetle #rugosestagbeetle #Sinodendron #Sinodendronrugosum #rhinobeetle

Western Chameleon Geckos are the smallest of the eurydactylodes genus. Topping at only 2.1 inches from snout to vent. Yet they are rather slow when compared to many similar sized geckos- who bolt like greased lightning! They are rather handleable as a result. #chameleongecko #eurydactylodes

This shot really shows the unique shape and features of the Solomon Island Leaf Frog. Not much else to really say about it! #froggy #vivarium #amphibiansofinstagram #frogs #leaffrog #solomonislandleaffrog #frogbreeding #breeder #cornuferguentheri

#oliverthetoad enjoying the crisp fall leaves. #amphibiansofinstagram #frogs #amphibians #toad #africangreentoad #greentoad #bufotesboulengeri

Snails are reviled in the vivarium hobby, and not without reason. Most snails are primarily herbivorous and multiply swiftly. Devastating a vivarium's flora without (or at times in spite of) swift intervention. This perception has always bothered me.

The most common captive form of Solomon Island Leaf Frog is polymorphic. Which is to say that they come in a variety of colors. All but 1 of my leaf frogs are yellow. Yet in spite of this my frogs express other colors from time to time. Such as Slick here displaying a few green dots. #frogs

Gaze upon my perfect toads and despair! (Skitters, Bean, and Fufu) #herps #toads #frogs

Today we have a #whatacreature comic! Whenever I've unearthed a clutch of Leaf Frog eggs, they would be coated in soil and brown in hue. Over time repeated misting would wash this coating away and reveal transparent shell and embryo within. I always assumed the eggs were sticky and soil stuck.

Porcellio scaber - 'Skewbald Tri' morph characterized by a blend of Piebald and Calico genes. All individuals display the white piebald striping, but only females display calico patterning. #invertebrates #invertebrate #insecthobby #isopod #isopods #crustacean #woodlouse #sowbug #isopodhobby

For how long I've been in the exotic pet hobby. In hindsight its kind of strange that I've never been to a Reptile Expo... But its never too late to correct that! Tomorrow Northeast Bugs & Beasts will be stopping by the New Jersey Reptile Show. As guests, not vendors. #reptileexpo #expo

Watch out! He's lookin' at you! #chameleongecko #chameleongeckos #gecko #geckosofig #petgecko #newcaledoniangecko #petphotography #petphotograph #eurydactylodes #eurydactylodesgecko #eurydactylodesoccidentalis #eyes #animaleye #animaleyes

A new addition to my Solomon Island Leaf Frog group! This as-yet-unnamed handsome little man will be quarantined for a month, and then paired with Tubba. I'm eager to see what results a brown x yellow mix produce! #froggy #vivarium #frogs #leaffrog #solomonislandleaffrog #frogbreeding #breeder

Today we have a #whatacreature comic! A turn to notice the prey item, a few careful steps to close the distance, a closer stare, and then... ZIP! Out comes the tongue, and down goes the bug. Ever wondered what was going through that toads head?

I hear that purple x anything else mixes tend to produce beetles that look purple. But I know this isn't always the case- I have two purple/green mix females that express mostly as green. That being said. I wonder what will come of this pairing? #rainbowstagbeetle #beetle #stagbeetle #insects

#rainbowstagbeetle larvae growing fast! These little ones hatched back in June and are still ready to ✈️ #beetle #insectsofinstagram #stagbeetle #insects #beetlekeeping #beetlekeeper #invertebrates #petinsect #petinsects

Somewhat of a follow up to Thursday's post. Under all the plants, all the leaf litter, soil and moss. This is what my Solomon Island Leaf Frog enclosure looks like. #vivarium #bioactivevivarium #vivariumbuild #enclosurebuild #solomonislandleaffrog

I sure do post about #rainbowstagbeetle a lot, don't I? In the future you'll see some more variety in both my posting and later my larvae on offer. At the time of writing I have two species of beetle larvae growing. Stay tuned to see what they grow up into! #stagbeetle #flowerbeetle #rhinobeetle

A slight departure from my usual content, but did you know my Solomon Island Leaf Frog enclosure contains a 3d-printed #donkeykong head? Its embedded directly into the rockwork! This photo was taken while the enclosure was still under construction. head was printed by 3DbyJDPrinting, painted by me.

Today we have a #whatacreature comic! Like many insects, large beetles undergo complete metamorphosis. Larva -> pupa -> adult. Where large beetles differ is that after the adult beetle emerges from the pupa, it still isn't done cooking! #didyouknow #comic #webcomic #beetle #stagbeetle

Some things simply can't be captured by a still image. The shimmering carapace of a Rainbow Stag Beetle certainly falls under that category. Observe shifting colors as my adult male as he clambers along my friend's arm.

An excellent example of Solomon Island Leaf Frog camouflage. In the wild these animals are dark brown, allowing them to blend in seamlessly. If they knew people bred them to bright yellow, Do you think they'd be mad at us for that? #froggy #vivarium #frogs #leaffrog #solomonislandleaffrog

New! Rainbow Stag Beetle Care guide. Though a google search will net you plenty of information on these amazing animals. The care sheets presently available are by and large intended for people who plan to breed them.

@ne-bugs-and-beasts.bsky.social The jewelry is beautiful! Thank you again for such amazing customer service!

Rainbow Stag Beetle Larvae (Phalacrognathus muelleri), Hatched 6/20/2025 PM for details #beetle #stagbeetle #insects #beetlekeeping #invertebrates #rainbowstagbeetle #petinsect #petinsects #usbeetle #beetlekeeping #beetlebreeding #beetlehobby #insecthobby #invert #inverts #invertsforsale

Even if care guides describe an animal as 'terrestrial' or 'ground dwelling'. It doesn't mean that the animal will never climb. My Leaf Frogs spend almost as much time off the ground as they do on it. They'll even perch on thin branches, as seen here! #frogs #leaffrog #solomonislandleaffrog