Hello. I was hoping somebody out there might have some advice on breeding
Necturus (mudpuppies) or collecting their eggs. I'll soon attempt to
artificially induce spawning using human chorionic gonadotropin or LHRH, but I
suspect it's a long shot. I study comparative embryology and would greatly
appreciate any suggestions on obtaining fertile eggs/embryos of these species
or, for that matter, Cryptobranchus, Amphiumas, or Sirens. Thanks for any
help. - carl
Carl Bumba
Dartmouth College
Department of Biological Sciences
6044 Gilman
Hanover, NH 03755
Tel: (603) 646-2389
Fax: (603) 646-1347
email: carl.bumba at dartmouth.edu
