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Extra Large Female Xenopus Laevis
For a Really Wild Animal Pole !
We highly recommend our "Wild Type" Xenopus laevis
These colossal sized specimens (9 -14 cm) are perfect for harvesting high quantities of firm oocytes for microinjection.

  Xenopus laevis
"Wild Type"
(Pigmented)



Common Name: African Clawed Frog or Common Platanna
Origin: South Africa
Tetraploid 2n=2X=36
Size: Large
Adult female SVL 90-140 mm

IMP XL M Adult Male Xenopus laevis $20
IMP XL FM Adult Female Xenopus laevis (9 -14 cm) $24
HCG IMP FM hCG injected Mature Female Xenopus laevis FAQ $25
OP IMP FM Oocyte Positive Tested Female Xenopus laevis FAQ $25


Female and Male Lab Bred Xenopus Laevis

 
Xenopus laevis - Lab Bred Plump captive bred adults are a smaller version of our best selling "Wild Type".


Recommended for Natural Matings.

LB XL M Lab Bred Adult Male Xenopus laevis $20
LB XL FM Lab Bred Adult Female Xenopus laevis ( 7.5 - 9 cm) $24
LB HCG XL FM hCG Post-injected Adult Female Xenopus laevis ( 7.5 - 9 cm) FAQ $25
LB OP XL FM Oocyte Positive hCG Tested Xenopus laevis ( 7.5 -9 cm) FAQ $25


X. Laevis Tadpoles X. laevis Pollywogs
Xenopus laevis - Lab Bred Tadpoles & Juveniles
Tadpoles selected NF stage you request.


(Nieuwkoop and Faber Stages)
 


TAD Xenopus laevis Young Tadpoles 100 per unit $ 40.00
TAD 1 Xenopus laevis Tadpoles with Hind Limbs (NF St 48 - 57) $ 1.25
TAD 2 Xenopus laevis Tadpoles with Hind Limbs and Arms (NF St 58 - 62) $ 1.75
TAD 3 Xenopus laevis Frogs with Tails (NF St 63 - 65) $ 2.50


SM XL Small Pigmented Xenopus laevis Immediate postmetamorphic NF St 66 $ 3.00
M XL Medium Pigmented Xenopus laevis (sexed)  $12.00




Female and Male Albino Xenopus Laevis

 


Xenopus laevis - Lab bred (Albino)

  Albino Pollywog   Albino Froglet with Tail
 

Tadpoles selected NF stage you request.
(
Nieuwkoop and Faber Stages)



ATAD Albino Xenopus laevis Young Tadpoles 100 per unit $ 40.00
ATAD 1 Albino Xenopus laevis Tadpoles with Hind Limbs (NF St 48 - 57) $ 1.50
ATAD 2 Albino Xenopus laevis Tadpoles with Hind Limbs & Arms (NF St 58 - 62) $ 2.50
ATAD 3 Albino Xenopus laevis Frogs with Tails (NF St 63 - 65) $ 3.00


SM A XL Small Albino Xenopus laevis Immediate postmetamorphic NF St 66 $4.00
M A XL Medium Albino Xenopus laevis Frogs (Sexed) $12


A XL M Sexually Mature Albino Xenopus laevis Adult Males ( 7.5 - 9 cm)  $20
A XL FM Albino Xenopus laevis Adult Females ( 7.5 - 9 cm) $24
HCG A XL hCG Post-injected Adult Female Albino Xenopus laevis ( 7.5 - 9 cm) $25
OP A XL Oocyte Positive hCG Tested Albino Xenopus laevis ( 7.5 -9 cm) $25



Reticulated Xenopus Laevis Albino

  Xenopus Laevis - Lab bred (Albino Reticulated Pattern)

Limited Availablity

ARP XL Medium Albino Reticulated Xenopus laevis Froglets $25
ARP XL M Sexually Mature Albino Reticulated Xenopus laevis Adult Males $35
ARP XL FM Sexually Mature Albino Reticulated Xenopus laevis Adult Females $35



Lab Bred Xenopus tropicalis
Xenopus tropicalis


  Xenopus (Silurana) tropicalis - Lab bred

  All stock originate from Grainger Lab Strains. These diploids sexually mature in a short 4-6 months.

Common Name: Tropical or Nigerian Clawed Frog
Origin: West Africa. Senegal to Cameroon.
Diploid 2n=20
Size: Small to medium
Adult female SVL 43-55 mm

XT Small Xenopus tropicalis Immediate postmetamorphic $10
ARP XL M Sexually Mature Xenopus tropicalis Adult Males $25
ARP XL FM Sexually MatureXenopus tropicalis Adult Females $35



Xenopus borealis

  Xenopus borealis- Lab bred

These are beautiful frogs. Dorsally they are a purplish gray tint with spots. Ventrally they have white stomachs and sulfur yellow colored legs with purple spots.

Common Name:
Kenyan Clawed Frog
Origin: Kenya
Tetraploid 2n=2X=36
Size: Medium
Adult female SVL 73-95 mm

XB Medium Xenopus borealis Frogs -Available $18
XB M Sexually Mature Xenopus borealis Males $25
XB FM Sexually Mature Xenopus borealis Females $25
 

Non-Breeder Xenopus/ Cull Outs
At Xenopus Express we are constantly culling out our animals to produce only the finest specimens. Cull outs when available can however be used for many purposes including morphology studies, eyes, dissections, tissue culture and blood work.

NB XL Non Breeder Xenopus laevis $8


Pipa Carvalhoi

Common Name: Carvalho's Surinam Toad
Origin: Eastern and Northeastern Brazil
Size: Medium
Adult Female SVL 41-68 mm

Adult Male SVL 32-57 mm
Additional Info
Currently Buying all Pipa Species.



New Taxa Additions- All Lab bred
Additional info


Xenopus amieti- Lab bred
Common Name: The Volcano Clawed Frog
Origin: Volcanic highlands of western Cameroon. These rare frogs are threatened in thier native habitat.

Octoploid 2n=4X=72
Size: Medium
Adult female SVL 53-57 mm

XAM Xenopus amieti - Galim DOB 06/30/06 $50


Xenopus alboventralis- Lab bred
Common Name: muelleri "west",
Origin: Upper Volta to Southern Sudan

Tetraploid 2n=2X=36
Size: Medium
Adult female SVL 65-90 mm

XAL Xenopus alboventralis (aka muelleri "west") Out of Stock
Xenopus clivii- Lab bred

Common Name: Eritrea Clawed Frog
Origin:
Eritrea; Ethiopia; Kenya; Sudan

Tetraploid 2n=2X=36
Size: Medium
Adult female SVL 70-82 mm

Photos:
Ventral I Dorsal

C Xenopus clivii   Adults DOB 06/06 $25




Xenopus laevis sudanensis- Lab bred
Common Name: Perret's clawed frog
Origin: Nigeria and Cameroon

Tetraploid 2n=2X=36
Size: Medium
Adult female SVL 57-66 mm
XLS Xenopus laevis sudanensis - Jos ( 5-6cm ) DOB 06/16/06 $25


Xenopus muelleri- Lab bred
Common Name: mueller's clawed frog",
Origin: Ifakara, Tanzania

Tetraploid 2n=2X=36
Size: Medium
Adult female SVL 65-95 mm

XM M Xenopus muelleri Male - Ifakara DOB Fall 2007 $25
XM FM Xenopus muelleri Female- Ifakara DOB Fall 2007 $25


Co3- Lab bred
Common Name:
Origin: Collected by Duri Rungger at Koulila, French Congo
CO3 Co3 ( 4-5cm ) DOB 06/16/06 $25



African Clawed Frog Food

  Xenopus Frog & Tadpole Food
We have developed our exclusive Complete Xenopus diet through years of trial and error.  SFF & FFF are formulated to our rigid specifications to provide laboratories and hobbyists with premium grade African Clawed Frog Food. Our African Clawed Frog Food is without a doubt the most complete balanced and stable diet. 
Feeding Info.

Shipping Rates for Frog Food
$4.80 for 1 Lb.
$6.80-$8.30 for 2 Lb.
$9.85 for 3 - 10 Lb.

FFF 3/32" Floating Frog Food - Adults and Juveniles (45 % Protein) 1 Lb. $3
FFF2 3/16" Floating Frog Food - Large Size Pellets for Adults (45 % Protein) 1 Lb. $3
SFF 3/32" Sinking Frog Food - Adults and Juveniles (52 % Protein) 1 Lb. $3
TP Tadpole Powder - Makes one Gallon (54 % Protein) $3


 

Xenopus Enrichment

We now offer Xenopus Tubes and Floating Lily Pads.
These are enriching and comforting to your frogs. Xenopus sp. naturally like to hide and tropicalis love to bask on the pads. Our tubes are 3" in diameter and hand sanded to reduce injury to the frogs.


XET Xenopus Enrichment Tubes $5
XEP Xenopus Enrichment Lily Pads (may vary from photo above) $6


Prevention is the Best Medicine !

We Now Use it !

  Lymnozyme®

Lymnozyme® is the only patented probiotic, who’s formula is so unique and effective to be granted a patent for protecting aquatic organisms like Xenopus and fish against pathogenic bacteria in Koi ponds and other aquatic environments. Lymnozyme® is the product of choice for commercial aquaculture farms world wide
.

Lymnoyme, when used on a regular weekly basis, will keep the Aeromonas, Pseudomonas (the cause of
Red-Leg) and other pathogens levels so low, they will not affect your frogs. Lymnozyme study and brochure (PDF file):LymnoStudy_brochure_2007.pdf

New improved formula requires no refrigeration. Product remains viable at room temperature for over 2 years

LZ LymnoZyme ( One 8oz bottle) - Ideal size for hobbyists $15.00
LZ 2 LymnoZyme - Pint ( Two 8oz bottles) $28.00
LZ 3 LymnoZyme - Quart ( Four 8 oz bottles) $56.00




Prevention is the Best Medicine !


  Koizyme®

Biological formula of naturally occurring bacteria, enzymes and micro-nutrients.
When KoiZyme is introduced into tank water that is infected with Aeromonas and Pseudomonas bacteria or any gram negative or gram positive bacteria, Koizyme eliminates them by "Competitive Exclusion".

Shelf life 1 year. Requires refrigeration.
KZ 2 KoiZyme - Pint ( 16oz bottle) $25.00
KZ 3 KoiZyme - Quart ( Two 16 oz bottles) New Low Price $45.00




 
AmQuel
+® Water Detoxifier
An instant, easy-to-use, water detoxifier that performs over six vital functions.  It removes ammonia, chloramine, toxic pheromones, and chlorine.  It is used for water changes, crowded aquaria, and control of toxic ammonia during the nitrogen cycle. 

Has increased ability to neutralize all Nitrates and Nitrites. Recommended dosage: 1 teaspoon per 10 gallons of water. 

AMQ Amquel + Detoxifier 16 oz. (Treats 960 gal) $10.00



 
NovAqua
® Water Conditioner

NovAqua provides a protective coating when the natural slime has been removed due to injury, disease or rough handling. Detoxifies heavy metals and is capable of eliminating free copper ions. NovAqua aids in concentrating certain drugs and antibacterials at the diseased or damaged site. NovAqua also neutralizes chlorine (free and combined). Its buffering action is designed to assist aquatic organisms in adapting to new environments and to prevent pH shock

NA NovAqua Water Conditioner 16 oz. (Treats 960 gal) $10.00



 
StressCoat
®
When added to your aquarium it will help replace the protective slime coating your frogs lose during netting, handling, escape and other times of stress
. prevents the loss of essential electrolytes, protects damaged tissue against disease-causing organisms. Recommended dosage: 1 oz per 60 gallons of water. 

SC Stress Coat Water Conditioner 16 oz. $10.00


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Shipping
Live arrival is guaranteed** with Next Day Air delivery and based on weight. 2nd Day Air delivery is available when weather permits but is not guaranteed. Shipments go out Monday-Thursday, though there are exceptions.


**Live arrival guarantee: with Next day delivery live arrival is absolutely guaranteed with no exceptions unless stipulated in advance. Guarantee covers replacement frogs, if available, or credit towards next order. All claims for DOA's should be made the day the box arrives.

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  Boxes
Our frogs are shipped in enviro-friendly eps polystryene coolers in a special media for cushioning and take great care to ensure their transit is as swift and stress-free as possible. Heat and cold packs are used as needed.

Boxes hold up to 12 adult female or 20 male frogs.

A $5 Charge is applied to each box used for frogs in transit.



Our Guarantee is Simple...All animals are guaranteed for live arrival and to your satisfaction. 

 

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