CSHL Course, Improved Xenbase

From our friends at xenbase
Amy and Jerry CSH Course, 2014 edition!
(look for the fun to begin and the CSH XEN1 Photo Competition too!!)

Frog acclimation

Our handling recommendations for incoming frog shipments are as follows:  1. Open the box and inspect 2. Re-close the box and allow the frogs’ temp. to rise to aquatic destination facility ambient air temp. (about 2-3 hours or more in extreme cases).  Acclimation may also be done by placing frogs in 0.5 to 1 inch of cold water.  Snouts above water.  This water must be the same temperature as the foam packing medium in the box or 2-3 degrees colder.   Note:  Acclimation is also common practice for frog tadpoles and fish.   All aquatic species, including the fully aquatic Xenopus Laevis (and tropicalis!) must be acclimated to destination tank temperature before being deposited into destination tanks.   If, when receiving frogs, there are visible concerns, please contact responsible institutional personnel and the supplier:  Xenopus 1, Dexter Mi. 734-408-1609 24 hours a day.  Prolonged exposure (over 24 hours) below 45 F is not recommended for optimal frog health.  Note:  Incoming frog temperature can reasonably verified by checking the foam medium temperature.  Please contact rob@xenopus1.com for any questions or input.