Chytrid Sampling Kits

Order the Chytrid Sampling Kits by calling the Omaha's Zoo Education Department.

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You can buy this tool from Omaha Zoo. The anticipated price range is $21 - $50.

About this tool
Description

Use the Chytrid sampling kits to swab the skin of frogs. Once returned to the lab, swabs are analyzed for evidence of the disease, Chytrid Fungus.
Used by these projects Amphibian Conservation and Education Project
Ideal Age Group Elementary school (6 - 10 years), Middle school (11 - 13 years), High school (14 - 17 years), College, Graduate students, Adults, Families, Seniors
(At least some participants in the group must be able to catch frogs.)
Training Learning materials are available online.
Use considerations Assembly is required. Callibration is required. This tool relies on lab processing. This tool require consumable materials (e.g. batteries, light bulbs, etc.).
Size & weight Small: This tool would fit in a 6 inch cube.
Between 13oz and 1lb (4 sticks of butter weigh about 1lb)
Expected lifetime Single use
Topics Health & Medicine, Nature & Outdoors, Animals, Biology, Ecology & Environment, Ocean, Water, Marine & Terrestrial
Tool updated Dec. 8, 2017, 4:22 p.m.