Hi from Florida!

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I'm studying ecology at New College of Florida in Sarasota, and I just got my first grant for a preliminary mark-recapture study of the greater siren, Siren lacertina, in a nearby state park. (The park's reptile and amphibian records are mostly based on a report from 1941!)

I'm interested in all kinds of reptiles and amphibians, especially aquatic salamanders and caecilians. Though I wish I didn't have to leave my Typhlonectes natans and 2 Bufo variegatus with my parents, it's great to be on a campus crawling with treefrogs and anoles, even if they are both nonnative. The coolest thing I've done with salamanders recently was snorkeling for hellbenders in the Oconaluftee River, where I caught a larval hellbender in a snorkel mask.
 
Hey there. I'm from Florida too. I was wondering if you know of any breeders or pet stores that sell Chinese Firebellies? I bought one two years ago from Underground Reptiles, but I'd like to get another one and I can't seem to find any.
 
I'm not very familiar with Florida breeders/pet stores yet, since I've only been here a few months (I'm originally from North Carolina). And unfortunately, we're not allowed to have pets in the dorms besides fish.
 
Welcome to the forum. With regards to what you`re allowed to keep in your dorm, I suggest you give them the old `fish with legs` explanation ;).
 
We've pulled the 'fish with legs' up here at Michigan State!
 
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