Dart Frogs! with Troy Goldberg

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Dart Frogs! with Troy Goldberg

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Feb 16, 2024

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Dart frogs are a most incredible creature! And Troy Goldberg of YouTube's Troy Goldberg's garage, joins me to share how to take care of these little guys!

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Feb 16, 2024

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Hosted by long time chameleon keeper and breeder, Bill Strand, the Chameleon Academy Podcast tackles subjects from basic to advanced and brings in insight from experts in the field. There is something for everyone from beginning keepers to experienced breeders. Subscribe for a weekly dose of chameleon talk!

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Dart Frogs! with Troy Goldberg

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