Radio Tracking Equipment for Amphibians

[ddaversa]

Dear Herp folks:

I am preparing for an amphibian movement/dispersal study in Spain and would like to utilize radio tracking devices to monitor the organisms.  Does anyone have experience in using radio tracking equipment for amphibian studies?  If so, I would be interested in getting opinions on the best/most preferred antennae and receivers to use.  I've heard the Telonics receivers are good, and the Holohil antennae systems seem to be the standard.  Any opinions?

Thanks.

Dave

[Joe Mendelson]

Hi Dave,
     For your telemetry related questions, I strongly recommend the relevant chapter in this great new book by C. Kenneth Dodd:  http://www.amazon.com/Amphibian-Ecology-Conservation-Handbook-Techniques/dp/0199541191/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1259442790&sr=1-1


Good luck on your project!
joe