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Herping Hogsback: Finding a Critically Endangered Toad

On the 30th of August myself and Luke Kemp (Snakes and their Mates) attended a BioBlitz with EWT (Endangered Wildlife trust) near Hogsback, Eastern Cape. The aim of the trip was to find as may reptiles and frogs as we possibly could, with the main aim of finding the critically endangered Amatola Toad (Vandijkophrynus amatolicus). We are excited to say that we did in fact find the rarest frog in South Africa…. Read More

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Amatola toad (Vandijkophrynus amatolicus)

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Chad Keates

Chad Keates: Zoology PhD candidate at Rhodes University doing molecular systematics on African Snakes.

Field Herping Hogsback
Snake Removal in Grahamstown
For snake removals in and around Grahamstown, please don't hesitate to call 083 669 6169 (Chad). All snakes removed are catalogued and relocated safely out of harms way.
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Bocage's Tree Frog (Leptopelis bocagei). Although there name may suggests they are found in trees, they are quite comfortable on the ground, where they can often be found searching for mates and food. @intotheokavango
Sundevall's Shovel-snout (Prosymna sundevalli). This enigmatic creature is easily distinguishable from other snakes because of its snout and distinctive body and head colouration. It is also unique in its choice of food as it specialises on reptile eggs, and more specifically gecko eggs. When threatened these snakes are known to coil into a spring and pulse their bodies violently in hopes of warding off would be predators.
First bibrons gecko (Chondrodactylus bibronii) for the year. Being in Grahamstown, I don't often see this robust species of gecko, so it was quite a treat last Saturday when I picked this one up near Alicedale. Thanks to @the_life_of_fly for taking the photo.
Plain squeeker (Arthroleptis xenochirus) from eastern Angola. This enigmatic creature has enormous toes on its front foot that makes it easy to identify for even the most novice of froggers. These toes are most likely used in male-to-male combat or in mating. This frog was found whilst on expedition with @intotheokavango last year.
Plain Rhombic Night Adder (Causus rhombeatus) with a rather annoying fly perched on top of it's snout.⁠
Horned Baboon Spider (Ceratogyrus attonitiferi), a newly described species of baboon spider from Angola.
Angolan Reed Frog (Hyperolius angolensis) from southeastern Angola. #MUSSUMA19 @intotheokavango
Melanistic Western Natal green snake (Philothamnus occidentalis).
Undescribed Dwarf Chameleon (Bradypodion spp.).
Plain Rain Frog (Breviceps fuscus
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